Nothing

by Elvir Karabašić

When Ben finds himself in a lucid state where wicked things remind him of his abusive past and interrupted childhood, he slowly starts to crumble down at the weight of his world.

A novel about loss.

242 pages, Paperback

First published September 13, 2017

About the author

Short, and In my own words.

I was born on November 5th 1988, in Prijedor, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
My parents divorced shortly after my birth, and during the war time in '92 I lived with my mother and grandparents in a small house in Holland. We returned to Bosnia (Sanski Most) in 1999 where I have been living ever since.
I got my Highschool Diploma (School of Electrotechnics) in 2007 and because of financial reasons, (as well as poor health at the time) I never went to college.

I discovered the importance of books in my mid twenties, which sounds redicilous even as I write it, but I had always been otherwise engaged, (in highschool I wasn't interested in anything of the sort) until something made me buy George Orwell's 1984... 'nuff said.

I started writing Nothing in September 2016 and I have to mention that even though I had a lot of influences, the biggest ones are: George Orwell, the New Orleans sludge metal band Crowbar, and life.

Reviews

[Adelina · Rating 5 out of 5]

You cannot simply read Nothing in a while, it is a book with a very surprising plot, very captivating, so expect not to want to put it down once you start. The main character is complex, as soon as you thought you knew him, you'll have to reconsider. In all I believe it is a great novel, worth reading for the amplified mystery it provides. Do not hesitate to get the book, I highly recommend it.

[Gorana Goca · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read Nothing two years ago and tonight I finished reading it for the second time.
It equally left me speechless both times, and although I got some answers, the veil of mystery is still there.
It's so easy to enjoy the character, and feel the same as he (or rather she).
Although I'm kind of speechless,
I can say that this is not the last time I read it.

[Semin Talić · Rating 5 out of 5]

Once i started reading, I couldn't stop until I was finished. The author really made me go through every struggle together with Ben. It's a big emotional journey that really makes an impact on you. Looking forward to his next book.

[Anela Hodzic · Rating 5 out of 5]

It is a book with an unexpected plot, to say the least, an addictive page turner. It is kind of impossible to put it down once you start reading it. I highly recommend it!

[Shawna Mosley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lie down. Try not to cry. Cry a lot...

[Hana Hasanagic · Rating 5 out of 5]

I gave Elvir Franz Kafka's "The Trial" and wrote the following in it:

"To read the greatest book in the world, and have it stay that way until you publish yours."

One year later... WOW!

If you are a fan of the absurd genre, don't think twice about reading "Nothing". HIGHLY recommending it!

10 stars.

[Aida · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book will give you a ride on an emotional roller coaster, and I'm not talkin' about the usual one with ups and downs, this one goes straight through flames while hitting you with crumbling stones for every page you read. At the finale you get blasted into a whole new level of uncertainty about what's going on.. Interesting package of retrospective narrating and a vivid mental battlefield. I recommend it.