Garman and Worse: A Norwegian Novel

** "Garman and Worse: A Norwegian Novel" by Alexander Lange Kielland is a story set in a coastal town, focusing on lighthouse keeper Richard Garman and his daughter, Madeleine. The story follows their lives as they deal with complicated family relationships and what society expects from them. The book looks at ideas such as feeling alone, the conflict between old customs and new ways of thinking, and how family history can affect people's lives, pulling readers into the world of the Garmans and the people around them. The novel starts by showing how important the sea is and how it influences the characters. Richard Garman lives a quiet life at the lighthouse, thinking about his past and the family he is now a part of again, after being away for many years. This is different from Madeleine, who is young and full of life and is becoming friends with a local boy named Per. As the story goes on, the interactions between the Garmans and their family, especially when it comes to what is expected of them and the secrets they keep, start to cause problems in their otherwise calm lives. The start of the book prepares you for a story that deeply examines personal relationships and the societal rules that shape the choices people make. **