Book Review
Mandy Wiener's book details tense talks behind South Africa's GNU
Veteran journalist Mandy Wiener's new book, The Deal: Inside the Talks that Shaped South Africa’s Future, uncovers the intense negotiations that formed the Government of National Unity in 2024. Drawing on insider accounts, it highlights the rapid deal-making amid political uncertainty. The GNU emerged during a brief pause in the swearing-in ceremony, as described by key figures.
Book review critiques climate capitalism and tech fixes
A new book by Andreas Malm and Wim Carton challenges the reliance on technology to address climate change, arguing it perpetuates fossil fuel dependency. Titled 'The Long Heat,' the work examines how carbon removal strategies enable continued emissions. Grist's review highlights its urgent call for systemic change.
Review of Jenny Nordberg's new novel on love
In Jenny Nordberg's new novel 'Vuxna förbrytelser', a woman travels to Gothenburg for an affair with a married man. Reviewer Ingrid Elam notes that the Svenglish language sometimes derails, but the book provides a thoughtful variation on the theme of love in our time.