Swedish crime fiction Neil Matheson

Swedish crime fiction Neil MathesonSwedish crime fiction became an international phenomenon in the first decade of the twenty first century, starting first with novels but then percolating through Swedish language television serials and films on to English language BBC productions and Hollywood remakes. This book looks at the rich history of Nordic noir, examines the appeal of this particular genre and attempts to reveal why it is distinct from the plethora of other crime fictions.

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This study - the first of its kind - situates Rohinton Mistry's writing in its cultural and historical context

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