Reviews

An original and humorous novel capturing not only quintessentially Swedish, but also very western phenomena of modern life.

A comprehensive study of the rise of right-wing extremism in Europe by a knowledgeable and brave journalist.

The reader eavesdrops on a nocturnal phone conversation with a friend, in which the events of the day slowly unfold.

Everything about Linda Olsson’s writing is permeated by nature, gentleness, longing and loving. She makes it personal, drawing you slowly but inevitably into her story, so that you care about the characters, as if they were your own kin.

At the end of the 20th century, traditional student privilege is being eroded and success is no longer guaranteed.

The author is insightful about the quirky by-ways of the mind, knows a lot about science and in particular about viruses.

This is a nicely illustrated book with funny, colloquial prose, mostly in the form of dialogue. In a charming way it demonstrates that we are all more or less strange.

Although Mankell is best known for his crime novels starring Inspector Kurt Wallander, he also writes many other kinds of books, including novels about Africa. This one explores the nature and legacy of European colonialism.

Much has been written and said about Strindberg and his attitude to women, but not many books have been written from the point of view of his women.

The colon in the title ushers the reader into this world, the world of the beautiful but socially inept, and a world made up of triangles.

In our current civilisation almost defined by personal mobility, how should one define a writer in exile?

An exciting story, skilfully told, in the 'adventure tale' category.

Four individual narratives wind through the cold, technologically-mediated world of today’s youth.

A captivating, complex novel: Palm paints beautiful images of wintry Stockholm and arouses a palpable impression of the 1980s.

The suspense grows and there is nothing for it but to read on.

Continues Frostenson’s weaving together of ideas, use of contradictory images, transformations and unpredictable leaps that have made her one of Sweden’s most revered poets.

A witty, metafictional confection combining a thriller plot with many other strands.

The blurb speaks of ‘a hilarious play on the idea of autofiction’ – and so it is. The story about the famous writer Lillemor Troj is closely based on Kerstin Lillemor Ekman’s own literary career.