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# Norma

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Norma : Oksanen, Sofi, Witesman, Owen F.: desertcart.in: Books

Review: A disappointment! - Norma by Sofi Oksanen revolves around the life of the protagonist with the same name, who has magical hair which grows at an abnormal rate and are also sensitive to the moods of people around her. After the death of her mother, she tries to resume her normal life but she meets Max Lambert and everything changes. 🔸 The blurb of this book gave me an impression that this book will be an incredible thriller about the beauty industry and it will show its ugly side. 🔸 But, the blurb is very misleading. The narrative is very dull and I couldn't connect with it. It became a little interesting after a while but that was only for a few pages. 🔸 The plot had so much potential and I really liked the entire concept of supernatural hair but it was dealt in a very unstimulating way. The narrative was painfully descriptive, there wasn't much action going on and even the characterisation was flawed. 🔸 The theme of 'ugly side of the beauty industry' is also dealt on a shallow level in this book. I really didn't like this book at all and it is just a waste of time. 🔸 My rating: 2/5
Review: Norma was an interesting encounter that occurred during my ongoing efforts to read more translated titles. I cannot say exactly what expectations I had set upon picking it up nor am I certain that they were met. My experience was a complicated one that I am still attempting to sort out. Norma has a unique attribute. Her hair. It grows at a rapid rate and reacts not only to her own mood, but the mood of those around her. When Norma’s mother suddenly commits suicide, it is this very ability alerts her to the possibility that there is more behind her mother’s death than she has been told. What ensues is a journey to discover the truth and the revelation that perhaps her mother knew more of their shared secret (Norma’s incredible hair) than she told even Norma. This is a somewhat typical mystery that is heightened by an added dose of magical realism supplied to the reader through Norma’s supernatural hair. Her hair is what defines her, setting her apart from other protagonist. I found this to be a mix of strength and weakness in terms of character development. While this unique feature provides an interesting variant, there was little else here that really made Norma jump off of the page. She was relatable in her grief and isolation, but perhaps not profound. I was comfortable with her, but not astounded. Supporting characters really failed to grow into anything of true interest for myself. They simply co-existed with the story. The plot does boast some relevant topics that touch on human trafficking and the selling of black market babies that are worth note. However, it all unfolds at a somewhat surreal pace that is hard to describe as rewarding or heavy hitting. Narration is broken down into easily digested chunks that offer a fast read, but also seems to strip away from what I felt could have been a more impactful experience, leaving the reader to question what is really happening at times. The result is awkward and abrupt. I felt engaged but struggled to maintain the connection at times. Perhaps I would have appreciated this more if the author had chosen to place more emphasis on the topics contained within and explored them further. The pacing was ill-timed, dragging on during uneventful moments and skimming through significant revelations. I cannot say how much of my time with Norma was altered due to this being a translated work, but I have found nothing to imply it has not been translated well. I think many fans of magical realism with an appreciation for the odd and eccentric might enjoy Norma. For myself, it was a mixed bag of emotions that never seemed to fully blossom into something memorable.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN  | 178239978X |
| Best Sellers Rank | #12,054 in Action & Adventure Fantasy (Books) #40,042 in Science Fiction (Books) #53,380 in Contemporary Fiction (Books) |
| Country of Origin  | India |
| Customer Reviews | 3.5 3.5 out of 5 stars (48) |
| Dimensions  | 12.9 x 2.2 x 19.8 cm |
| ISBN-10  | 9781782399780 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-1782399780 |
| Item Weight  | 1 kg 50 g |
| Language  | English |
| Paperback  | 320 pages |
| Publisher  | Atlantic Books; Main edition (5 April 2018) |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐ A disappointment!
*by S***A on 17 June 2019*

Norma by Sofi Oksanen revolves around the life of the protagonist with the same name, who has magical hair which grows at an abnormal rate and are also sensitive to the moods of people around her. After the death of her mother, she tries to resume her normal life but she meets Max Lambert and everything changes. 🔸 The blurb of this book gave me an impression that this book will be an incredible thriller about the beauty industry and it will show its ugly side. 🔸 But, the blurb is very misleading. The narrative is very dull and I couldn't connect with it. It became a little interesting after a while but that was only for a few pages. 🔸 The plot had so much potential and I really liked the entire concept of supernatural hair but it was dealt in a very unstimulating way. The narrative was painfully descriptive, there wasn't much action going on and even the characterisation was flawed. 🔸 The theme of 'ugly side of the beauty industry' is also dealt on a shallow level in this book. I really didn't like this book at all and it is just a waste of time. 🔸 My rating: 2/5

### ⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by T***D on 17 February 2018*

Norma was an interesting encounter that occurred during my ongoing efforts to read more translated titles. I cannot say exactly what expectations I had set upon picking it up nor am I certain that they were met. My experience was a complicated one that I am still attempting to sort out. Norma has a unique attribute. Her hair. It grows at a rapid rate and reacts not only to her own mood, but the mood of those around her. When Norma’s mother suddenly commits suicide, it is this very ability alerts her to the possibility that there is more behind her mother’s death than she has been told. What ensues is a journey to discover the truth and the revelation that perhaps her mother knew more of their shared secret (Norma’s incredible hair) than she told even Norma. This is a somewhat typical mystery that is heightened by an added dose of magical realism supplied to the reader through Norma’s supernatural hair. Her hair is what defines her, setting her apart from other protagonist. I found this to be a mix of strength and weakness in terms of character development. While this unique feature provides an interesting variant, there was little else here that really made Norma jump off of the page. She was relatable in her grief and isolation, but perhaps not profound. I was comfortable with her, but not astounded. Supporting characters really failed to grow into anything of true interest for myself. They simply co-existed with the story. The plot does boast some relevant topics that touch on human trafficking and the selling of black market babies that are worth note. However, it all unfolds at a somewhat surreal pace that is hard to describe as rewarding or heavy hitting. Narration is broken down into easily digested chunks that offer a fast read, but also seems to strip away from what I felt could have been a more impactful experience, leaving the reader to question what is really happening at times. The result is awkward and abrupt. I felt engaged but struggled to maintain the connection at times. Perhaps I would have appreciated this more if the author had chosen to place more emphasis on the topics contained within and explored them further. The pacing was ill-timed, dragging on during uneventful moments and skimming through significant revelations. I cannot say how much of my time with Norma was altered due to this being a translated work, but I have found nothing to imply it has not been translated well. I think many fans of magical realism with an appreciation for the odd and eccentric might enjoy Norma. For myself, it was a mixed bag of emotions that never seemed to fully blossom into something memorable.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by A***R on 29 April 2019*

The product was a book which I enjoyed reading

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