Nietzsche's Kisses: A Novel

Lance Olsen’s take on Neitzsche’s final moments is a surreal, touching blend of history and fiction. Based largely on Olsen’s expertise in the famous philosopher’s writings, the vivid accounts of hallucination and fantasy blend history and imagination. The figure of Neitzsche, the god-killer, looms less large when pictured as Freidrich, who relies on his nurse and sister to see him through to his death.

Precisely organized and well-balanced, this is one of the most successful writing experiments I’ve seen. While there are layers upon layers of depth to Neitzsche’s Kisses, and the structure of the novel is not entirely orthodox, readability remains high. This is an experimental novel that never loses sight of the tradition of show more a good story. It is an excellent work, and certain to become a defining piece in Olsen’s history. show less

Was expecting more about horses.