A bad-tempered grandfather, now living abroad, is back in Stockholm to see his adult children. The son is a failure, the daughter is having a baby with the wrong man, and their mother is a heartless deserter. Only he, the patriarch, is perfect - according to himself, at least. Over ten intense days, the strained relationships of this chaotic but entirely normal family unfold, and painful memories begin to resurface. Something has to give. But the son is duty-bound to his father by a murky, years-old agreement - can it be renegotiated, or will it bind everyone to the past for ever?
Jonas Hassen Khemiri Book order
Jonas Hassen Khemiri's work delves into themes of identity, migration, and multiculturalism through an innovative linguistic style. His writing, often imbued with both humor and melancholy, explores the complexities of modern Swedish life from an unusual perspective. Khemiri's prose is distinguished by its rhythm and playfulness with language, drawing readers into profound yet accessible narratives. His novels and plays share a unique worldview that resonates with international audiences.







- 2020
- 2016
Dazzling, inventive, witty: a writer pieces together the story of a young man's death in an exhilarating narrative puzzle reminiscent of the hit podcast Serial
- 2015
I Call My Brothers
- 120 pages
- 5 hours of reading
A car has exploded. A city has been crippled by fear. Amor wanders around the city, doing his best to blend in. He's going to exchange a drill head. He's going to call his brothers. He's going to stop stalking Valeria and take care of his long-since-dead grandma. Most important of all: he must not attract any suspicious glances. But what is normal behaviour? Who is a potential perpetrator? And how many times can Shavi call in one day? For 24 intense hours we find ourselves in Amor's head, where the lines between criminal and victim, love and chemistry, and fantasy and reality become more and more blurred.