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Håkan Lindquist

    March 28, 1958 – December 15, 2022

    Håkan Lindquist is a Swedish author whose works are celebrated for their profound literary and artistic themes. His writing is characterized by a sophisticated style, delving into various facets of the human condition. Lindquist's distinct perspective draws readers into his narrative worlds, offering a unique viewpoint. His prose is valued for its nuanced exploration of complex subjects, inviting introspection.

    Ein Traum vom Leben
    De collectionner les timbres
    Mein geliebter Regen
    Rain and Thunder
    My brother and his brother
    • My brother and his brother

      • 176 pages
      • 7 hours of reading
      4.4(21)Add rating

      „My Brother and His Brother“ tells the story of 18 year-old Jonas, who throughout his teenage years has been trying to find out about Paul, the brother who died before he was born. Eventually, Jonas discovers that Paul had an intense love aff air with another boy during the last year of his life. His search for truth is related like a mystery where there are loose ends, clues and cliff hangers. A love story that continues. Håkan Lindquist’s debut novel received critical acclaim when it fi rst appeared in Sweden in 1993. It won the Prix Littéraire Bordelaise de Lunetterie when it was published in French in 2002. „My Brother and His Brother“ has been translated into twelve languages."

      My brother and his brother
    • Rain and Thunder

      • 176 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      Oscar and Rein meet during a vacation in Tallin, Estonia, where a chance accident sparks a love story filled with uncertainties. Set against a conservative backdrop, they navigate their feelings and the distance between Sweden and Estonia. Lindquist explores their intimate journey of love, erotic discovery, and loss of innocence.

      Rain and Thunder
    • Während eines Urlaubs in Estland lernt der 16 jährige Oscar den gleichaltrigen Rein kennen und lieben. Als Oscar wieder zurück nach Schweden muss, will er nur noch eines: so schnell wie möglich zu seiner großen Liebe zurück. Mit großer Detailfreude schildert Lindquist die großen und zugleich beängstigenden Gefühle zweier Jungs, die sich sinnlich und gewitzt ihrer selbst bewusst werden und gemeinsam die Kindheit hinter sich lassen.

      Mein geliebter Regen
    • Nach diesem Sommer ist nichts mehr, wie es war: Mikaels Vater kommt bei einem Unfall ums Leben. Mikael wird daraufhin zu Verwandten nach Südschweden geschickt, wo er seine Trauer langsam verarbeitet. Hier lernt er einen jungen Wanderer kennen, zu dem er eine besondere Beziehung aufbaut. Vor überwältigenden Landschaftsbildern zeichnet der Autor eine zarte Liebesgeschichte, die die tragischen Ereignisse dieses Sommers in ein neues Licht rücken.

      Ein Traum vom Leben