# On the Calculation of Volume II by Solvej Balle

On the Calculation of Volume II is the second instalment of Solvej Balle’s literary fiction series. Tara Selter remains caught on 18 November until travel across Europe offers a way to gather the changing seasons and imagine a future. This English-language edition is listed at 208 pages.

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## At a glance

- The second volume in the On the Calculation of Volume series, following Tara Selter as she tries to escape a repeating date.
- The story moves across Europe, where Tara gathers signs of different seasons and considers how to build a future.
- Published in English by Faber & Faber. The listing gives a print length of 208 pages.

## Pros

- The premise combines a time-loop narrative with travel and close attention to the changing seasons.
- A clearly identified second volume may suit readers continuing the series.

## Specifications

### Publication
- Publisher: Faber & Faber
- Publication date: 10 April 2025
- Edition: Main
- Language: English
- Print length: 208 pages
- ISBN-10: 0571383408
- ISBN-13: 978-0571383405
### Dimensions and installation
- Weight listed: 232 g
- Dimensions: 5.35 x 0.38 x 8.5 inches

## Before you buy

- This is Volume II, so readers wanting to begin at the start should look for Volume I. The listing describes Tara’s story but does not establish that this volume works as a standalone read.

## A good fit for

- Readers following On the Calculation of Volume and looking for its second volume.
- Readers interested in literary fiction built around time, travel and the seasons.

## Less suited to

- Readers seeking the beginning of the series or a self-contained book without checking whether the earlier volume is needed.

## Customer feedback

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## Frequently asked questions

### What is On the Calculation of Volume II about?
Tara Selter has been living the same 18 November repeatedly. In this volume, travelling across Europe helps her encounter different seasonal conditions and consider a future beyond the loop.
### Is this the first book in the series?
No. The listing identifies it as the second volume. Readers starting the series may want to find Volume I first.
### What are the listed edition details?
The listing gives Faber & Faber as publisher, English as the language and 208 pages as the print length.

## Add-ons

- [On the Calculation of Volume I: Shortlisted for the International Booker Prize 2025](https://bargainclover.top/visit/on-the-calculation-of-volume-ii)
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