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May 27, 2020 · Just turned 64 and still sporting his trademark long hair, Ingvar Ambjørnsen’s freakish appearance hasn’t changed much since early years. But his Elling books have connected Ambjørnsen’s sharp and witty pen to a much broader audience.
Ingvar Even Ambjørnsen-Haefs (born 20 May 1956) is a Norwegian writer. He is best known for his "Elling" tetralogy: Utsikt til paradiset (1993), Fugledansen (1995), Brødre i blodet (1996), and Elsk meg i morgen (1999).
Ingvar Even Ambjørnsen-Haefs is a Norwegian writer. He is best known for his "Elling" tetralogy: Utsikt til paradiset (1993), Fugledansen (1995), Brødre i blodet (1996), and Elsk meg i morgen (1999).
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In 2000 Ambjørnsen wrote the novel Dronningen sover (The Queen is Asleep). The critics wrote: » (This) … is no less than a delightful portrayal of love. Using straightforward moves, Ambørnsen creates an atmosphere both heart-warming and painful.
Ingvar Ambjørnsen: Brødre i blodet (UK: Beyond the Great Indoors; US: Elling) Our narrator is Elling, a thirty-five year Norwegian man who seems to be on the autistic spectrum. He is intelligent but afraid of social interaction, often sees things in black and white and likes a certain order in his life.
His first published book was a book of poems, followed by a semi-autobiographical novel. He has written several books for children but is perhaps best-known for his adult Elling series, one of which has been published in English, his only book to have been translated into English.
Ingvar Ambjørnsen has 116 books on Goodreads with 22840 ratings. Ingvar Ambjørnsen’s most popular book is Hvite niggere.
