Girls Against God

Name: Girls Against God
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781788738958
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By Jenny Hval

Series: Verso Fiction

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Girls Against God by Jenny Hval is a provocative exploration of rebellion and transformation set against the backdrop of Oslo. It delves into themes of darkness, witchcraft, and resistance against societal norms as it follows the journey of a group of women questioning and confronting the expectations placed on them. Through a unique narrative style, the book challenges conventional storytelling while addressing deep-rooted cultural and existential issues.
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This novel explores themes of rebellion, darkness, and identity through its provocative narrative, making it a perfect choice if you're captivated by experimental fiction that challenges societal norms. Fans of surreal and genre-defying stories will appreciate its blend of music, witchcraft, and feminist ideology, making for a daring and captivating read.

Girls Against God

A genre-warping, time-travelling horror novel-slash-feminist manifesto from the author of the acclaimed Paradise Rot

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Welcome to 1990s Norway. White picket fences run in neat rows and Christian conservatism runs deep. But as the Artist considers her past, her practice, and her hatred, things start stirring themselves up around her.

In a corner of Oslo, a coven of witches begins cooking up some curses. A time-travelling Edvard Munch arrives in town to join a death metal band, closely pursued by the teenage subject of his painting Puberty, who has murder on her mind.

Meanwhile, out deep in the forest, a group of schoolgirls gets very lost and things get very strange. And awful things happen in aspic.

Girls Against God is Jenny Hval’s latest novel, offering a radical fusion of feminist theory and experimental horror, and a unique treatise on magic, writing, and art.

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The novel by Jenny Hval has received praise for its genre-bending approach, combining elements of feminist and queer theory with the occult and black metal. Reviewers highlight its exploration of themes such as rebellion, feminism, and female repression against a backdrop of surreal, witchy rituals. The writing is described as visceral and haunting, with a narrative that challenges traditional forms and conventions. Critics note its unique blend of chaos, satire, and dark humour, positioning Hval as a provocative and intriguing artist.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781788738958

Publisher: Verso Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 October 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Verso Books

Illustration: Paperback with flaps

Contributors:

Translated by Marjam Idriss

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 209g

Pages: 240

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Fiction General Fiction Jenny Hval Literary Fiction Series: Verso Fiction

About the Author

Jenny Hval is a Norwegian writer and musician. Her records include Blood Bitch; Apocalypse, Girl; and Innocence Is Kinky. Her debut novel, Paradise Rot,was published to acclaim in 2018.