Some Rain Must Fall (LIVRARE: 7 ZILE)

The 5th volume in the Norwegian author's epic 6-book autobiographical novel series, which sees Karl Ove attend a disappointing writing course in Bergen, which prompts him to leave for Sweden. Now in paperback.The International bestseller

As the youngest student to be admitted to Bergen's prestigious Writing Academy, Karl Ove arrives full of excitement and writerly aspirations.

Soon though, he is stripped of his youthful illusions. His writing is revealed to be puerile and cliched, and his social efforts are a dismal failure. He drowns his shame in drink and rock music.

Then, little by little, things begin to change. He falls in love, gives up writing and the beginnings of an adult life take shape. That is, until his self-destructive binges and the irresistible lure of the writer's struggle pull him back.

In this latest instalment of the My Struggle cycle, Knausgaard writes with unflinching honesty to deliver the full drama of everyday life.