The book you are holding in your hands includes Gorder's early short stories. In them, he addresses themes that he would later brilliantly develop in his work - the philosophy of life and death, the mysterious nature of man, the secrets of creativity and love. Justein Gorder is known in the world as a wonderful children's writer. Most of his books are written for children and teenagers. His bestseller “Sofia's World” has been translated into 46 languages and published in millions of copies. Gorder is the winner of many international prizes and awards, including the prestigious H. C. Andersen Gold Medal. The novels “Vita Brevis” and “The Orange Girl,” already known in Russia, serve as confirmation that Justein is also successful in books intended for adult readers Gorder is great. “Diagnosis” is the first book by the Norwegian author, which brought him the fame of a true master of literature and an expert on the human soul.

Eleven brilliant short stories are connected by small sketches that truly awaken thought. The author acts as a true humanist, talking about the place of man in the world, about death and love, about art and the disasters of our time.Aschehoug