About the book: 2019 / A young man with sky-blue eyes hands Marit a heart-shaped waffle. Make eye contact for a moment. Pass a note. Exchange secret signs. This is the only way to express feelings when standing out from the crowd is dangerous, leaving the straight path is scary, and only those who have nothing to lose decide to remain themselves. Those who violate the rules of the almighty factory will be reached even beyond its walls... But this will not stop Marit: she will risk a dizzying career and will do anything to rescue her loved one from a dark dungeon. Only in this case she learns much more about the factory than she would like. Is it possible to close your eyes to the truth and return to your old life, where you don’t have to think about anything? Is it worth sacrificing your comfort and stability in order to help thousands of strangers? And where can you find the strength to fight injustice when your heart is broken? The biography of Sverre Knudsen (born in 1955) could itself become a fascinating novel. The Norwegian author knows well what it means to work a lot: an original musician, producer of several bands, screenwriter, translator of Douglas Adams, Neil Gaiman, Dan Brown and other writers - he manages to do absolutely everything. “Factory Without a Heart” (2006) is one of the most famous Knudsen's novels. Dystopia, satire, the story of first love - different genres are woven together in this multifaceted text, complemented by bold illustrations by Daria Martynova. Designed for readers of middle and high school age, the book will captivate adults as well, presenting a new perspective on classic conflicts since Martin Eden and 1984.