Peter Englund’s new book On failure hailed in Swedish Newspapers

“A memorable and — yes, unusually successful book about all the ways in which we poor human beings can fail.” (…) “By turns moving, enlightening, and entertaining.”

Svenska Dagbladet

“It is excellent and highly entertaining essay writing, written in prose that has a charming aversion to Anglicisms.”

Dagens Nyheter

“The text moves effortlessly between alpine expeditions and literary experiments, from astronauts to fashion designers and homicide detectives, all of whom have in common that they have been lost in this abyss.”

Expressen

“On Failure offers a new (to me) way of conveying knowledge and insight. I am prompted to reflect on failures — how and why they occur, what they mean. But I am spared having to compare my reflections with the author’s instructions about what I am expected to understand. Englund refrains from giving me such directions. He allows the image to emerge freely in my mind, like an artist.” (…) “Courageous, but above all, masterful. Englund leaves you wanting more.”

Göteborgs-Posten

“Reading Englund is pure hedonistic pleasure. The mood is buoyant, and in addition to being an unsurpassed stylist, he laces his prose with humorous, laconic observations.” (…) “Peter Englund’s book on failure is the funniest book of the autumn!”

Sydsvenskan

“Fascinating, enlightening, and highly readable.”