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"It feels very credible in its description of how different values and beliefs mercilessly collide and how xenophobia and ignorance flourishes."swedishzombie.com:
"It's a skilfully composed novel that deserves praise."Spektakulärt.se:
"... the violent opening doesn't prevent the build-up towards an even more intense end."Åsa Böker (author of "Nordland"):
"It's a fantasy – but it's so much more! A reality-fantasy! A brutal depiction of real life, set in a fantasy world. [...] I think it's a magnificent work of literature."BTJ:
"This is a well processed novel, written with commitment."
Amanda Franzén, lecteurHanna Y.:
"One of the best books I've read in a long time. And definitely the best looking."Läser just nu/Currently reading
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Tag Archives: Hummelhonung
Touching mission of a de-missionary man
Commercial cut: In Norrlands Akvavit Swedish writer Torgny Lindgren says good-bye to his fictional universe of Avabäck. An old man returns to correct a mistake: In his youth he was a minister, saving the inhabitants in the name of Jesus. … Continue reading
Brilliant portrayal of the lack of brilliance
Commercial cut: Torgny Lindgren’s Klingsor is a remarkable novel, written in the author’s typical language and very moving. Tragedy and comedy in one package it delivers a punch to my stomach that keeps aching for days. The story about the … Continue reading
Sounding the depth of ordinary evil
Commercial cut: Torgny Lindgrens novel Sweetness (Hummelhonung) is a great work of literature. While occasionally revolting it’s also poetic and beautiful, firmly establishing Lindgren as one of the most important Swedish writers today. The story about a woman who spends a … Continue reading
Stillsam briljans om ett liv baserat på en lögn
”I hans Bibel dör människor i nästan orimligt stor omfattning, ibland enskilt och så att säga personligen, ofta i stora hopar, sammangyttrade och kollektivt och solidariskt.” Jag tänker: det här är skälet till att ingen tar fantasy på allvar – … Continue reading
