Lagercrantz's new book explores family crisis with sympathetic, skillful prose

David Lagercrantz's latest work, "Intränglingen," delves into a significant family crisis, exposing the fallout from his father Olof's persistent infidelity. The book offers a deeply personal account of the emotional turmoil and relational damage caused by these revelations.

Rebecka Kärde, writing for Dagens Nyheter, describes the narrative as skillfully told and imbued with sympathy for its subjects. Despite the sensitive nature of the material, Lagercrantz's prose navigates the complexities of the situation with a delicate touch, allowing readers to connect with the characters' experiences.

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In "Intränglingen" David Lagercrantz depicts a deep crisis in the family, when father Olof's constant infidelities were revealed.

However, Kärde suggests that the book's strengths lie particularly in its suitability as an audiobook. The narrative style and delivery might be best appreciated through listening, indicating a potential focus on auditory presentation in its conception or impact. The review highlights both the literary merit and the format's significance for this particular work.

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DN's Rebecka Kärde reads a skillfully told and sympathetic text, but also argues that it is primarily an audiobook.