Jak jsem vozil Nory – Sokol Ondrej (2021)

Transporting Noras on public transport is no easy task! Firstly, it's much colder there than in Slovakia, and according to Ondrej's writing, it's also much more fun. But that might just be his style. Perhaps if he were describing embroidery in Zimbabwe, you would also find it to be an enviable activity. Ondrej has basked in the rays of glory since he posted his first article online, causing a literal explosion. With each subsequent post, the pressure to publish the texts in book form grew. It happened. The book you are currently holding unexpectedly became a bestseller in Slovakia. In addition to thousands of readers, it also gained critical acclaim with a nomination for the René Award. If you hope to learn tidbits about geographical and demographic differences and Norwegian customs, you are partially correct. However, you might miss them because you will be laughing at Ondrej's unique, witty comparisons or masterfully built punchlines. Ondrej Sokol was born in 1980 in the picturesque town of Trenčín. He aspired to study translation and interpreting, but after the faculty was closed, he ultimately decided to fulfill his childhood dream and began working for the Bratislava Transport Company. From there, things took off quickly; after four months, he moved to Norway, and he is doing well...