Poetic and precise novel portrait of those who have and want more is given

Vibeke Grønfeldt's novel "Orgiet" presents a poetic and precise societal portrait, focusing on the character of Mitte Madsen. Madsen is depicted as a woman who has consciously adjusted her life's expectations to fit her circumstances, distinguishing her from many who strive for more.

The narrator, shaped by past experiences, lives a life of careful consumption, taking in what comes her way, often the remnants of others' excess. This quiet existence shifts when she begins earning money by anonymizing external texts for various purposes under a pseudonym.

Grønfeldt's narrative style is characterized by a stream of consciousness, offering a deep dive into the protagonist's inner world. The novel explores themes of adaptation, societal expectations, and the quiet lives of individuals within the modern welfare state, portraying a rare sense of contentment with basic needs.