Per Svensson’s memoir reaches number one on book charts

Per Svensson’s final book, ‘När jag dog’, has reached the top position on the autumn book charts. The work is a reflection on life and mortality, written after Svensson was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in early 2024.

The book moves between personal experiences, such as hospital visits and chemotherapy, and broader intellectual inquiries involving philosophy, religion, and social analysis. It explores themes ranging from the works of Socrates and Astrid Lindgren to contemporary issues like climate change and politics. Critics have noted the book’s characteristic curiosity and its balance of personal struggle with profound questioning.