Reviews

• “There’s prime Nordic noir from Agnes Ravatn, whose The Guests boasts a satisfying vein of psychological intensity. The beleaguered Karin is a strongly drawn character, and this is an economically written study of burgeoning paranoia.”

• “The Guests is a tight psychological drama, where one lie follows the other. Ravatn takes us right into the drama. The language is fast paced and elegant, the tone witty and poignant. The plot has just enough invention and nerve that you don’t want to put it down. ”

• “It’s a well-crafted examination of the pressure to succeed and what success actually entails. /…/ Ravatn cleverly capitalises on our innate self-doubt that our accomplishments are less than they appear. /…/ The Guests is a thought-provoking read, and it’s possible that, like Karin’s life story, this is a story about the journey to something bigger, if not the finished product.”

• “Ravatn takes situation comedy to a whole other level. /…/ And even if I believe that the truth will prevail, the lie is much more fun. The Guests made me laugh out loud. Everything is tightly executed. Nothing stands without a ground. /…/ Ravatn is simply an excellent writer. ”

• “It’s safe to say Ravatn writes dark comedy entertainment and has become a master at her genre. ”

• “/…/ extremely witty and clever, both thought out and executed. The story, the characters, the time lapses, everything fits perfectly. ”

• “Hilarious and spine-tingeling about human frailty. ”