The Nihilist, Keijo Kangur
The Nihilist, Keijo Kangur
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The Nihilist
A Novel

Author: Keijo Kangur

Narrator: Maria Sütt

Unabridged: 2 hr 42 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Keijo Kangur

Published: 01/27/2023


Synopsis

A NOVEL OF ALIENATION FOR THE DOOMER GENERATIONA dark and introspective tale of a young man at the end of his rope—his girlfriend has left him, he hates his job, he has no friends, no beliefs, no hope, no future.During the course of a week he will plunge himself into a sea of alcohol whilst traversing an urban landscape littered with bars and letdowns. In his attempts to find human connection, he will come across estranged acquaintances and sordid strangers, descending into bitter philosophical rants as he reflects critically over his disappointing life and the absurdity of the world around him.He will suffer through misery, humiliation, madness and violence, his bender ultimately spiralling him onto the very heights of despair.Will he succumb? Or is there still some hope left for him?

Reviews

Goodreads review by Daniel on July 25, 2022

El día domingo 05 de abril del 2021, con cinco estrellas califiqué la novela presente: Buenas tardes, ¿cómo están todos? El nihilista del escritor estonio Keijo Kangur, es una novela con un protagonista altamente pesimista y podemos leer sus pensamientos a lo largo de la historia y saber cómo son sus......more

Goodreads review by Toaster on December 29, 2021

But what if the monster is reality itself? This is a novel, in large part autobiographical, I believe, about loneliness when all meaning is lost, about seeking understanding and connection in a world where there seems none to be found for the disillusioned. Our world. Our reality. A monstrous world p......more

Goodreads review by Caspar on October 08, 2020

A gloomy ride through the dark dirty streets of Tallinn. As the title and blurb suggest, the book is dark and pessimistic but it's also hilariously funny at times. The humor really pops because of the overall gloom and I found myself laughing out loud several times. Bukowski fans are sure to enjoy t......more

Goodreads review by Marcus on March 14, 2021

Well written narrative from an Estonian anti-natalist, nihilist. Pessimistic realism is the order of the day as a biochemical consciousness wanders around a bleak theatre stage where the strings have been attached since the big bang.......more

Goodreads review by Jake on December 26, 2021

I was thoroughly engaged throughout. I loved the ending.......more