Alexander is 15 years old. He grows up in a foreign country, where he decides to take revenge against the school bully. But things go too far. Shortly after, he and his family are forced to move to Norway, to a small village where his mother is from. In this new homeland, Alexander is singled out as the next victim of a gang of bullies led by Torve. Should Alexander retaliate as he did before? What will happen if he does? Or will he find another way? What kind of power truly lies in his hands?

Alexander the Great is a novel about migration, alienation, and violence among young people—about pride and standing up for yourself. It is also a story about how community and friendship can help turn dangerous thoughts around.

Nominations:
Uprisen 2021
Nordic Council Literature Prize 2021

Reviews:
«A truthful portrayal of alienation, everyday racism, and violence among youth» Steinar Sivertsen, Stavanger Aftenblad
«Peter Strassegger writes evocatively about violence, anger, and the experience of being an outsider. We are pulled into a spiral where violence seems inescapable. The novel also offers an unsettling glimpse into the life of a young immigrant in Norway.» Anne Cathrine Straume, NRK
«Quite simply, this is a book that’s too good to be finished after only 121 pages.» Magnus Rotevatn, Framtida.no