Sweetness by Torgny Lindgren
The novel explores the life of an elderly man named Lars, who resides in a remote Swedish village. As he reflects on his past, Lars becomes obsessed with the idea of creating the perfect sweet, a pursuit that intertwines with his memories and relationships. The narrative delves into themes of isolation, memory, and the passage of time, capturing the essence of rural life and the complexities of human desires. Through Lars's journey, the story examines the bittersweet nature of existence and the pursuit of seemingly unattainable dreams.
The 11442nd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1995
- Nationality
- Swedish
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 200-300
- Original Language
- Swedish
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- Alternate Titles
- - Hummelhonung
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This book is on the following 2 lists:
- 54th on The Century's Most Significant Swedish Books (The TV program Röda Rummet (SVT))
- 61st on Introduction to a top 100 list of Swedish books. (BIF (Biblioteket i fokus))