Book review: Forever shackled by November 18

'On the Calculation of Volume' adopts and transforms the convention that its main character must constantly live the same stretch of time
Book review: Forever shackled by November 18

Solvej Balle’s hit series will have its next English volume in April. Picture: Wiktor Szymanowicz/Anadolu via Getty 

Sat, 13 Dec, 2025 - 01:00
Rory O’Sullivan

  • On the Calculation of Volume III 
  • Solvej Balle 
  • Faber, £12.99 

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