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Peter Stjernström

Popular absurdism with strong plots

 

This is the meeting between intellectual absurdism and lighthearted entertainment. Absurdism for the masses, you might say. Imagine if Paul Auster had written Bridget Jones's Diary. Or that Charlie Kaufman wrote a few episodes for the TV series CSI.


There are a lot of things going on in Peter Stjernström’s books and as a reader one gets to follow along on trips that are fast paced, double layered and thought-provoking. Peter Stjernström wants to both entertain and disturb with his story driven tales and although we often laugh at the absurdity of the course of events, there is a great seriousness between the lines. His characters are complex individuals and at any time there can be unexpected changes of perspectives. It is also very refreshing to discover how one’s own sympathies for the main character can change while reading. The language lies deliberately close to the spoken one and the dialogue is crisp and authentic. His books are made for stretch readers who like to smile.


Writing is vital for Peter Stjernström and when he got tired of his career in the financial industry a few years ago, the only right thing to do was to sit down and start writing. The bank suit was changed to more comfortable clothing and the computer became the constant companion. His first novel Enn Mann was released 2003. His profession title alters between writer, copywriter and entrepreneur.


Author’s web site: www.peterstjernstrom.com

 

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Reader's comments

"Thank you for a wonderful read. It kept me alert in spite of all the late and missed flights across the African continent. You’re simply the best!"

 

“You have a very special skill; the laughter gets stuck in the throat."

 

"Thanks for a wonderful book!"

 

"I finished The Best Book in the World last night at 00:42. It was great! It ended a bit like The Usual Suspects."

 

"Hey! I really liked this book! At first I thought it was just another funny book - which isn’t bad. But the more I read, the more uncomfortable feelings came creeping, and it became more of a bitter satire. Really good, I just flew through it.”