Rock, Paper, Scissors

by Naja Marie Aidt · 2015

Rock, Paper, Scissors is Naja Marie Aidt’s long‑awaited first novel, a gripping literary work that follows Thomas after the death of his criminal father. While repairing a leftover toaster, Thomas uncovers a secret that propels him into a dark underworld of violence, jealousy and betrayal. The novel blends domestic drama with the grotesque, exploring family secrets, marital strain, and the desperate struggle to connect with loved ones. Aidt writes with a poet’s precision, delivering a vivid, unsettling portrait of modern existence that has been praised for its universal emotional power and stark, breath‑less prose.