Searching for the Perfect Norwegian Fantasy/SciFi Book

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A user is seeking recommendations for a fantasy or sci-fi book in Norwegian, specifically preferring Nynorsk but also open to Bokmål. They mention interest in "Vindens Navn" but have only found an audiobook version. The user is looking for a book that is engaging, slightly dark, and not overly difficult, as they plan to read with Google Oversetter. They express frustration over the high prices of Norwegian books, noting that many are expensive due to limited publishers and readership. They also mention a free digital scan of a book available on a Norwegian site, which requires a Norwegian IP to access. Additionally, they recommend "Peer Gynt" for those interested in existential themes and highlight a resource with a vast collection of books and radioplays.
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I am looking for a good book to brute force my way through in Norwegian. I'm not looking for anything like Peace and War, or whatever, just a nice fantasy/SciFi book to read. One that I was looking at was Vindens Navn, it seemed pretty neat, but the best I could find (amazon) was an audio book download. I suppose it was free, so I can't complain about that.

Something, maybe, a little dark. Something interesting, and also not too terribly difficult. I'm going to read it in front of my computer with Google Oversetter up.

This question is mainly to Norwegian speakers, but anyone with suggestions, I welcome you.
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Also, to add, Nynorske would be preferable, but I'd be almost as happy with a good book in bokmål.
 
Dang, so if you use google.no, you can find it on Bazarforlag.no, but it's 399 KR ~$45...
Also, preferably ~$20 or equivalent XD
 
Den siste nattkrigeren, if you can get hold of it.
 
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It doesn't seem to want to be bought.

Edit* nevermind, I need to get better about using google.no for stuff like this. 335KR, though.
 
Yeah, I think most Norwegian books will be expensive due to a few publishers having a stranglehold on most of the business. And few readers per author.

But there is free legal digital scan of the book here http://www.nb.no/nbsok/nb/6df08bb0b2cc088e6e400bebca76ace1?index=4#0

I realized you needed a Norwegian IP to view the page though, if that is a problem
 
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Proxies haha
 
The classic Peer Gynt is also really good, if you are of a existential bent.

There is at least 100 000 books and radioplays on the page. bokhylla.no (annoying to make link on tablet)
 
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That's awesome! I'll have to check that out.
 

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