Swedish Crime Fiction and Journalistic Success
In Sweden, between 1998 and 2008, a wave of successful crime fiction authors emerged, revolutionizing the genre. Stieg Larsson topped the European adult fiction charts, followed by notable authors like Henning Mankell. Journalists also played a significant role in modern Swedish police procedurals, with the creation of captivating characters like crime reporter Annika Bengtzon. The cultural landscape saw a diverse range of authors writing in English, garnering international acclaim. This rich literary tradition continues to captivate audiences worldwide.
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April 29, 2009 Book charts in 2008-2009 StiegLarsson top European adult fiction author Diverse reading culture: 13 of the top 40 authors writing in English Henning Mankell# 10 Liza Marklund# 12 Jan Guillou# 15 Jens Lapidus# 17
Journalist revolutionized the modern Swedish police procedural The Bomber, first installment 8 books so far Crime reporter Annika Bengtzon, Bestseller worldwide. 9 million novels sold in 30 languages No 1 bestseller in all five Nordic countries. The recipient of a vast number of literary awards and prizes.
Sales Clerk Warehouseworker Cleaning Maid Croupier Factory Worker Waitress Cafeteria assistant Circus worker Phone salesperson (of vitamins) Extra in movies News Reporter: Norrl ndska Socialdemokraten Aftonbladet Arbetaren Expressen Metro News Editor Editor-in_chief TV-editor
Studio 69 (1999) takes place eight years before the action of The Bomber Paradise (2000) a direct continuation of Studio 69 Prime time (2002) the action occurs between Paradise and The Bomber The Bomber (1998) Den r da vargen (2003) an independent story which picks up from the end of The Bomber Nobels testamente (2006) takes place some months after The Red Wolf Livstid (2007) a direct sequel to "Nobels testamente" En plats i solen (2008) - a direct sequel to Livstid
How do you write a book? How many books have you sold? How much money have you made? Why did you start writing crime fiction? Are you and Annika Bengtzon one and the same? Why did you begin with the fourth book, chronologically speaking? What is the secret behind your success? Is it cool to be famous?
Journalist Married with 3 children Written since she was a girl Tenacity, firmness, self-criticism Life and death, order in a chaotic world 6 foot tall, Pippi Longstocking Recognizable people Many details and actual events Many female details
Her big break-through Wife Abuse / Domestic Violence Created public debate and political debate A woman who was beaten and abused to hide, and finally had to leave the country Marklund presented it as a true story Criticized for this Should have been based on a true story Before her detective fiction
Variety of themes centered on women and their roles in contemporary Swedish society Types of women and men Gender roles Social conditions in Sweden The structure of the newsroom Journalists and Police Trust and betrayal Intellectual style
