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.
Jenny Nordberg's latest novel 'Adult Crimes' explores longing for sex, love, and a better life through a woman's trip to Gothenburg. The protagonist goes there to start an affair with a married man, sparking a story about modern relationships.
Reviewer Ingrid Elam, published in Dagens Nyheter on October 18, 2025, describes how the Svenglish language in the book sometimes 'goes off the rails'. Despite this, the novel becomes a 'thoughtful variation on the theme of love in our time'. Elam highlights the book's relevance to contemporary discussions on intimacy and desire.
The book piques interest in how Nordberg, known for her journalism, now weaves personal and societal themes into fiction. The review emphasizes that the language, despite its flaws, contributes to an authentic portrayal of cross-cultural encounters.