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A darker shade of Sweden

Book cover of A darker shade of Sweden

A darker shade of Sweden

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2014361 pagesGrove/Atlantic, Inc.

Synopsis

This collection brings together seventeen never-before-published-in-English stories from Sweden's most celebrated literary figures, including Stieg Larsson and Henning Mankell. Explore the darker corners of this beguiling country through tales of mystery, suspense, and the human condition. Each story offers a unique glimpse into Swedish life and its inhabitants, revealing secrets and unexpected turns.

Avg. reading time
6h 58m
Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

DarkTenseGritty

Authors

S
Stieg Larsson

Stieg Larsson was a Swedish journalist and author. He's best known for his Millennium series of crime novels, including The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. His work often explores dark themes and social issues.

H
Henning Mankell

Henning Mankell was born in Stockholm, Sweden, the son of a judge. He grew up in the towns of Sveg and Borås. His grandfather, also called Henning Mankell (1868–1930), was a well-known composer. At the age of 20, Mankell was the assistant director at the Riks Theater in Stockholm, and he was also writing. In the 1970s he moved to Norway, where he lived with a woman who was a member of the Maoist Communist Labour Party, although he never officially joined the Party. He moved to Africa and lived i...

Genres

ThrillerMysteryCrime

Subjects

Swedish Short storiesTranslations into EnglishSwedish Detective and mystery storiesSwedish Noir fictionTranslations into ItalianDetective and mystery stories

Places

Sweden

Edition

Book cover of A darker shade of Sweden
A darker shade of SwedenUnknown, 2014
361 pages
Grove/Atlantic, Inc.Language: EnglishISBN: 9780802122438First edition.
2 editions available

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