David Alkhed
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In Her Shoes (2021) by Kattis Ahlström
Listened to this while I was at work. Slightly too predictable and feel goody in many ways, but also occasionally surprising in its narrative turns. Also nice to “hear” a novel set in Skåne most of the time. A solid three-star book.
Listened to this while I was at work. Slightly too predictable and feel goody in many ways, but also occasionally surprising in its narrative turns. Also nice to “hear” a novel set in Skåne most of the time. A solid three-star book.
November 13, 2024 at 4:18 PM
In Her Shoes (2021) by Kattis Ahlström
Listened to this while I was at work. Slightly too predictable and feel goody in many ways, but also occasionally surprising in its narrative turns. Also nice to “hear” a novel set in Skåne most of the time. A solid three-star book.
Listened to this while I was at work. Slightly too predictable and feel goody in many ways, but also occasionally surprising in its narrative turns. Also nice to “hear” a novel set in Skåne most of the time. A solid three-star book.
The Haunting of Hill House (1959) by Shirley Jackson
Sad to say but this didn’t really do much for me. Enjoyed the opening but as it went on I kept waiting for that sense of dread I had expected from such a classic horror novel. Jackson is a good writer, but this was a disappointment sadly
Sad to say but this didn’t really do much for me. Enjoyed the opening but as it went on I kept waiting for that sense of dread I had expected from such a classic horror novel. Jackson is a good writer, but this was a disappointment sadly
November 13, 2024 at 4:16 PM
The Haunting of Hill House (1959) by Shirley Jackson
Sad to say but this didn’t really do much for me. Enjoyed the opening but as it went on I kept waiting for that sense of dread I had expected from such a classic horror novel. Jackson is a good writer, but this was a disappointment sadly
Sad to say but this didn’t really do much for me. Enjoyed the opening but as it went on I kept waiting for that sense of dread I had expected from such a classic horror novel. Jackson is a good writer, but this was a disappointment sadly
The Exorcist (1971) by William Peter Blatty
Pretty close to the film. Pretty good horror story still in literary form. Not sure why the ambiguity of the films ending bothered Blatty when it seems fairly similar to the ending in the novel to me. But anyway, good read for Halloween.
Pretty close to the film. Pretty good horror story still in literary form. Not sure why the ambiguity of the films ending bothered Blatty when it seems fairly similar to the ending in the novel to me. But anyway, good read for Halloween.
November 13, 2024 at 4:14 PM
The Exorcist (1971) by William Peter Blatty
Pretty close to the film. Pretty good horror story still in literary form. Not sure why the ambiguity of the films ending bothered Blatty when it seems fairly similar to the ending in the novel to me. But anyway, good read for Halloween.
Pretty close to the film. Pretty good horror story still in literary form. Not sure why the ambiguity of the films ending bothered Blatty when it seems fairly similar to the ending in the novel to me. But anyway, good read for Halloween.
And the Ass Saw the Angel (1989) by Nick Cave
Full of biblical references and imagery, mixed with an almost otherworldly yet disgusting setting brought vividly to tangible life by Cave’s wonderful descriptions and choice of words. Definitely not a book for everyone, but for Cave fans
Full of biblical references and imagery, mixed with an almost otherworldly yet disgusting setting brought vividly to tangible life by Cave’s wonderful descriptions and choice of words. Definitely not a book for everyone, but for Cave fans
October 7, 2024 at 6:53 PM
And the Ass Saw the Angel (1989) by Nick Cave
Full of biblical references and imagery, mixed with an almost otherworldly yet disgusting setting brought vividly to tangible life by Cave’s wonderful descriptions and choice of words. Definitely not a book for everyone, but for Cave fans
Full of biblical references and imagery, mixed with an almost otherworldly yet disgusting setting brought vividly to tangible life by Cave’s wonderful descriptions and choice of words. Definitely not a book for everyone, but for Cave fans
Stargate (2021) and Vinternoveller (2014) by Ingvild H. Rishøi
Norwegian winter stories, so might seem like odd choices for September but they were both short. Stargate was fine but I liked Vinternoveller more. I liked the stories and 2/3 of them were quite charming
Norwegian winter stories, so might seem like odd choices for September but they were both short. Stargate was fine but I liked Vinternoveller more. I liked the stories and 2/3 of them were quite charming
October 1, 2024 at 3:47 PM
Stargate (2021) and Vinternoveller (2014) by Ingvild H. Rishøi
Norwegian winter stories, so might seem like odd choices for September but they were both short. Stargate was fine but I liked Vinternoveller more. I liked the stories and 2/3 of them were quite charming
Norwegian winter stories, so might seem like odd choices for September but they were both short. Stargate was fine but I liked Vinternoveller more. I liked the stories and 2/3 of them were quite charming
It is 1988 and it just began snowing (2005) by Sigge Eklund
I liked this novel. Wasn’t sure I’d like it at first because of the brief sentences and odd creative choices but after a while I grew accustomed to them and I grew to really like the descriptions. Found the ending to be moving.
I liked this novel. Wasn’t sure I’d like it at first because of the brief sentences and odd creative choices but after a while I grew accustomed to them and I grew to really like the descriptions. Found the ending to be moving.
August 25, 2024 at 10:09 AM
It is 1988 and it just began snowing (2005) by Sigge Eklund
I liked this novel. Wasn’t sure I’d like it at first because of the brief sentences and odd creative choices but after a while I grew accustomed to them and I grew to really like the descriptions. Found the ending to be moving.
I liked this novel. Wasn’t sure I’d like it at first because of the brief sentences and odd creative choices but after a while I grew accustomed to them and I grew to really like the descriptions. Found the ending to be moving.
Journey to the End of the Night (1932) by Louis-Ferdinand Céline
Ok didn’t actually finish this one (bout 100 pages to go) but I had to return it to the library as my loan wasn’t renewable. What I read I liked. Definitely not for everyone, but funny in parts and awful in others, but always daring.
Ok didn’t actually finish this one (bout 100 pages to go) but I had to return it to the library as my loan wasn’t renewable. What I read I liked. Definitely not for everyone, but funny in parts and awful in others, but always daring.
August 8, 2024 at 3:36 PM
Journey to the End of the Night (1932) by Louis-Ferdinand Céline
Ok didn’t actually finish this one (bout 100 pages to go) but I had to return it to the library as my loan wasn’t renewable. What I read I liked. Definitely not for everyone, but funny in parts and awful in others, but always daring.
Ok didn’t actually finish this one (bout 100 pages to go) but I had to return it to the library as my loan wasn’t renewable. What I read I liked. Definitely not for everyone, but funny in parts and awful in others, but always daring.
Kyssas (1952) by Bo Widerberg
Another Widerberg pre-film work, this time a collection of short stories covering a wide variety of topics including youth, first love, erotica, jealousy etc. I liked some stories better than others. Widerberg was definitely a better director than author
Another Widerberg pre-film work, this time a collection of short stories covering a wide variety of topics including youth, first love, erotica, jealousy etc. I liked some stories better than others. Widerberg was definitely a better director than author
July 26, 2024 at 4:21 AM
Kyssas (1952) by Bo Widerberg
Another Widerberg pre-film work, this time a collection of short stories covering a wide variety of topics including youth, first love, erotica, jealousy etc. I liked some stories better than others. Widerberg was definitely a better director than author
Another Widerberg pre-film work, this time a collection of short stories covering a wide variety of topics including youth, first love, erotica, jealousy etc. I liked some stories better than others. Widerberg was definitely a better director than author
Roxy (2019) by Alice Dadgostar
Nice, short attempt to tell the story of a young person in the social media and tinder-era. Solid debut novel with nice Malmö sceneries, pretty much a hangout movie with no clear plot, except in book form. That’s a good thing I think.
Nice, short attempt to tell the story of a young person in the social media and tinder-era. Solid debut novel with nice Malmö sceneries, pretty much a hangout movie with no clear plot, except in book form. That’s a good thing I think.
July 26, 2024 at 4:16 AM
Roxy (2019) by Alice Dadgostar
Nice, short attempt to tell the story of a young person in the social media and tinder-era. Solid debut novel with nice Malmö sceneries, pretty much a hangout movie with no clear plot, except in book form. That’s a good thing I think.
Nice, short attempt to tell the story of a young person in the social media and tinder-era. Solid debut novel with nice Malmö sceneries, pretty much a hangout movie with no clear plot, except in book form. That’s a good thing I think.
Of Mice and Men (1937) by John Steinbeck
Wasn’t prepared for how short this book (novella) was going to be, so I finished it rather quickly. Anyways quite dramatic and moving, a bit unusual in how it reads both as a novel and as a play at the same time, but somehow it works.
Wasn’t prepared for how short this book (novella) was going to be, so I finished it rather quickly. Anyways quite dramatic and moving, a bit unusual in how it reads both as a novel and as a play at the same time, but somehow it works.
July 5, 2024 at 7:41 AM
Of Mice and Men (1937) by John Steinbeck
Wasn’t prepared for how short this book (novella) was going to be, so I finished it rather quickly. Anyways quite dramatic and moving, a bit unusual in how it reads both as a novel and as a play at the same time, but somehow it works.
Wasn’t prepared for how short this book (novella) was going to be, so I finished it rather quickly. Anyways quite dramatic and moving, a bit unusual in how it reads both as a novel and as a play at the same time, but somehow it works.
Hösttermin (1952) by Bo Widerberg
My first Bo Widerberg novel, which appropriately was also his debut as an author. All around solid, but the dialogue and some of the characters feel a little phoney and over dramatic. But Widerberg excels at describing the atmosphere of Malmö in the early 50s.
My first Bo Widerberg novel, which appropriately was also his debut as an author. All around solid, but the dialogue and some of the characters feel a little phoney and over dramatic. But Widerberg excels at describing the atmosphere of Malmö in the early 50s.
June 30, 2024 at 9:53 PM
Hösttermin (1952) by Bo Widerberg
My first Bo Widerberg novel, which appropriately was also his debut as an author. All around solid, but the dialogue and some of the characters feel a little phoney and over dramatic. But Widerberg excels at describing the atmosphere of Malmö in the early 50s.
My first Bo Widerberg novel, which appropriately was also his debut as an author. All around solid, but the dialogue and some of the characters feel a little phoney and over dramatic. But Widerberg excels at describing the atmosphere of Malmö in the early 50s.
Different Seasons (1982) by Stephen King
Ok so I didn’t finish The Breathing Method but I have to return it to the library tomorrow and there’s no way I’m gonna have the time to finish it. But the first three stories were good.
Ok so I didn’t finish The Breathing Method but I have to return it to the library tomorrow and there’s no way I’m gonna have the time to finish it. But the first three stories were good.
June 18, 2024 at 8:20 PM
Different Seasons (1982) by Stephen King
Ok so I didn’t finish The Breathing Method but I have to return it to the library tomorrow and there’s no way I’m gonna have the time to finish it. But the first three stories were good.
Ok so I didn’t finish The Breathing Method but I have to return it to the library tomorrow and there’s no way I’m gonna have the time to finish it. But the first three stories were good.
Munich (2017) by Robert Harris
Third novel by Harris I’ve read this year, becoming a fan I think. I really appreciate the leanness of his writing, really lends itself to thrillers or stories about investigating. Very interesting historical fiction about a somewhat neglected moment prior to WWII
Third novel by Harris I’ve read this year, becoming a fan I think. I really appreciate the leanness of his writing, really lends itself to thrillers or stories about investigating. Very interesting historical fiction about a somewhat neglected moment prior to WWII
April 25, 2024 at 4:50 PM
Munich (2017) by Robert Harris
Third novel by Harris I’ve read this year, becoming a fan I think. I really appreciate the leanness of his writing, really lends itself to thrillers or stories about investigating. Very interesting historical fiction about a somewhat neglected moment prior to WWII
Third novel by Harris I’ve read this year, becoming a fan I think. I really appreciate the leanness of his writing, really lends itself to thrillers or stories about investigating. Very interesting historical fiction about a somewhat neglected moment prior to WWII
V2 (2020) by Robert Harris
Excellent historical fiction that manages to maintain suspense by its unexpected twists and turns throughout its narrative. It felt reminiscent of Oppenheimer in how it (partly) deals with a scientists moral quandary of the thing he’s helped create. Very entertaining!
Excellent historical fiction that manages to maintain suspense by its unexpected twists and turns throughout its narrative. It felt reminiscent of Oppenheimer in how it (partly) deals with a scientists moral quandary of the thing he’s helped create. Very entertaining!
April 18, 2024 at 7:56 AM
V2 (2020) by Robert Harris
Excellent historical fiction that manages to maintain suspense by its unexpected twists and turns throughout its narrative. It felt reminiscent of Oppenheimer in how it (partly) deals with a scientists moral quandary of the thing he’s helped create. Very entertaining!
Excellent historical fiction that manages to maintain suspense by its unexpected twists and turns throughout its narrative. It felt reminiscent of Oppenheimer in how it (partly) deals with a scientists moral quandary of the thing he’s helped create. Very entertaining!
Dune Messiah (1969) by Frank Herbert
A very small-scale sequel to the ginormous Dune. Reminiscent of Julius Caesar by Shakespeare with its emphasis on conspiracy, manipulation and tormented souls. I’m confident Denis Villeneuve will make a good adaptation of this book (when he gets around to it)
A very small-scale sequel to the ginormous Dune. Reminiscent of Julius Caesar by Shakespeare with its emphasis on conspiracy, manipulation and tormented souls. I’m confident Denis Villeneuve will make a good adaptation of this book (when he gets around to it)
April 3, 2024 at 9:47 AM
Dune Messiah (1969) by Frank Herbert
A very small-scale sequel to the ginormous Dune. Reminiscent of Julius Caesar by Shakespeare with its emphasis on conspiracy, manipulation and tormented souls. I’m confident Denis Villeneuve will make a good adaptation of this book (when he gets around to it)
A very small-scale sequel to the ginormous Dune. Reminiscent of Julius Caesar by Shakespeare with its emphasis on conspiracy, manipulation and tormented souls. I’m confident Denis Villeneuve will make a good adaptation of this book (when he gets around to it)
Conclave (2016) by Robert Harris
My first Robert Harris novel but I suspect far from my last. Doubt this is his best work but it’s a solid page-turner that kept me engaged and surprised throughout. Curious bout the film adaptation coming later this year how it’ll compare.
My first Robert Harris novel but I suspect far from my last. Doubt this is his best work but it’s a solid page-turner that kept me engaged and surprised throughout. Curious bout the film adaptation coming later this year how it’ll compare.
February 15, 2024 at 10:47 PM
Conclave (2016) by Robert Harris
My first Robert Harris novel but I suspect far from my last. Doubt this is his best work but it’s a solid page-turner that kept me engaged and surprised throughout. Curious bout the film adaptation coming later this year how it’ll compare.
My first Robert Harris novel but I suspect far from my last. Doubt this is his best work but it’s a solid page-turner that kept me engaged and surprised throughout. Curious bout the film adaptation coming later this year how it’ll compare.
The Prestige (1995) by Christopher Priest
Been meaning to read this book for a while as a fan of the Christopher Nolan adaptation from 2006. What struck me was how vastly different the two are but simultaneously well suited to their respective mediums. You get both a good movie and a good book
Been meaning to read this book for a while as a fan of the Christopher Nolan adaptation from 2006. What struck me was how vastly different the two are but simultaneously well suited to their respective mediums. You get both a good movie and a good book
January 27, 2024 at 4:12 PM
The Prestige (1995) by Christopher Priest
Been meaning to read this book for a while as a fan of the Christopher Nolan adaptation from 2006. What struck me was how vastly different the two are but simultaneously well suited to their respective mediums. You get both a good movie and a good book
Been meaning to read this book for a while as a fan of the Christopher Nolan adaptation from 2006. What struck me was how vastly different the two are but simultaneously well suited to their respective mediums. You get both a good movie and a good book
The Nolan Variations (2020) by Tom Shone
The first book in which Nolan co-operated with the author and was interviewed for it. A fascinating read about one of the most important filmmakers of contemporary cinema and provided many interesting new insights into his work.
The first book in which Nolan co-operated with the author and was interviewed for it. A fascinating read about one of the most important filmmakers of contemporary cinema and provided many interesting new insights into his work.
January 18, 2024 at 6:15 PM
The Nolan Variations (2020) by Tom Shone
The first book in which Nolan co-operated with the author and was interviewed for it. A fascinating read about one of the most important filmmakers of contemporary cinema and provided many interesting new insights into his work.
The first book in which Nolan co-operated with the author and was interviewed for it. A fascinating read about one of the most important filmmakers of contemporary cinema and provided many interesting new insights into his work.
William Wilson (1839) by Edgar Allan Poe
Read this as writing inspiration and Poe is always a reliable source of inspiration. It’s a really creepy little tale, I wonder if Oscar Wilde read this as there were aspects of it that reminded me of Dorian Gray.
Read this as writing inspiration and Poe is always a reliable source of inspiration. It’s a really creepy little tale, I wonder if Oscar Wilde read this as there were aspects of it that reminded me of Dorian Gray.
January 18, 2024 at 6:13 PM
William Wilson (1839) by Edgar Allan Poe
Read this as writing inspiration and Poe is always a reliable source of inspiration. It’s a really creepy little tale, I wonder if Oscar Wilde read this as there were aspects of it that reminded me of Dorian Gray.
Read this as writing inspiration and Poe is always a reliable source of inspiration. It’s a really creepy little tale, I wonder if Oscar Wilde read this as there were aspects of it that reminded me of Dorian Gray.
Humiliated and Insulted (1861) by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Another captivating work by Dostoyevsky, with very rich characters that are forced to deal with many complicated emotions and problems. A story about shame, sin and forgiveness that grabs you as reader.
Looking forward to read more Dostoyevsky
Another captivating work by Dostoyevsky, with very rich characters that are forced to deal with many complicated emotions and problems. A story about shame, sin and forgiveness that grabs you as reader.
Looking forward to read more Dostoyevsky
January 12, 2024 at 5:00 PM
Humiliated and Insulted (1861) by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Another captivating work by Dostoyevsky, with very rich characters that are forced to deal with many complicated emotions and problems. A story about shame, sin and forgiveness that grabs you as reader.
Looking forward to read more Dostoyevsky
Another captivating work by Dostoyevsky, with very rich characters that are forced to deal with many complicated emotions and problems. A story about shame, sin and forgiveness that grabs you as reader.
Looking forward to read more Dostoyevsky