An entertaining look at intertwining relationships in small town Sweden.

This was an enjoyable quick read. Readers of contemporary fiction might find this novella entertaining. The plot and action all center around several characters and their relationships with each other, both sexual and platonic. I did not find it difficult to follow the various characters, but the amount of free love in a contemporary setting is a little hard to believe. The novel is written well, especially for a translated work. Readers should know that there are explicit scenes throughout the story, including rough/abusive sex and rape. The story is set in small town Sweden, and although there is not a lot of setting description it was interesting and different for this American reader. The way the story unfolded kept me turning pages until the end.

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