Comments on: [Review] The Scoundrel Days of Hobo Highbrow

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By: Michael

Michael — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 14:45:32 +0000

Jon — Thanks for the comments. I imagine as I re-read the book, I’ll learn more about Hobo, as I’m guessing you did with your extensive re-reading of the book. When it comes to translations, I always figure if I never think about it being a translation while I’m reading it, then it’s a good translation. I never once thought about this book being a translation. In fact, there were a couple places where some well-Anglicized idioms caught my attention. Great job, and thanks again for commenting.

By: Jon Buscall

Jon Buscall — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 10:44:03 +0000

I found your comments really interesting, especially as I lived with Hobo in my head for the six weeks it took to translate the novel.

Although he can be frustrating at times, he’s genuinely a bit of a scoundrel (!) and I found that working through the book so much he grew more and more on me as a figure.

I personally love the references to Hamsun (a very famous Norwegian author from the C20th) and the way the novel plays around with the idea of what it is to want to be famous. Hobo believes the world outside Norway is bigger and shinier but really he just has to look at the world around him to see what’s really important.

If you’re new to Norwegian literature, I recommend Lars Saabye Christiansen. He’s a contemporary writer and outstanding.