I read until I was cross-eyed, because the pace is quick, there are cliffhangers as well as psychopathic . . . The Boy In the Shadows is entertainment, full speed ahead Borås Tidning on The Boy in the Shadows
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July 26, 1964
This author is celebrated for his novels, which are distinguished by their profound insights into the human psyche and an original narrative style. His works are valued for their ability to explore complex emotions and philosophical questions, with each of his books offering a unique literary journey. The first of his novels to be translated into English garnered international attention, opening the door to his oeuvre for a wider audience. His skill in crafting compelling narratives has solidified his position as a significant voice in contemporary literature.
- 2016
- 2015
The Boy in the Shadows
- 388 pages
- 14 hours of reading
In an overcrowded Stockholm underground station a father and his two boys are late for their train. Joel, the youngest, is howling in his pushchair and his seven-year-old brother, Kristoffer, refuses to take the lift. A woman approaches and offers to lead Kristoffer up the stairs. Reluctantly his father agrees, but when he arrives on the platform Kristoffer and the woman have vanished without a trace. Many years later, Joel, now an adult, goes missing in suspicious circumstances. His wife turns to Danny Katz - an old friend - for help. But Katz isn't the only one trying to find Joel, and the deeper he digs the more secrets he uncovers about the wealthy and powerful family at the heart of the investigation.
- 2014
The Merman is an exhilarating and beautiful book about sibling love and betrayal and what happens when the mundane collides with the strange and wonderful.
- 2005
Around a marvellous love story, Vallgren paints a cast of grotesques in a magical and atmospheric tour of 19th Century Europe.
