The Girl Who Saved the King of Sweden
The Girl Who Saved the King of Sweden
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2013
Book Brief
400
Novel • Fiction
Sweden • 2000s
2013
Adult
14+ years
Super Short Summary
The Girl Who Saved the King of Sweden by Jonas Jonasson follows Nombeko Mayeki, a brilliant but illiterate girl from 1960s Soweto, who ends up working at a nuclear weapons facility in South Africa. After unintentionally aiding in the creation of atomic bombs, she flees to Sweden, where she becomes involved with eccentric characters and a plot to prevent a nuclear disaster, ultimately saving the Swedish king.
Humorous
Adventurous
Playful
Reviews & Readership
74,103 ratings
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Review Roundup
Jonasson's The Girl Who Saved the King of Sweden is praised for its humor, eccentric characters, and quirky narrative. However, some reviewers found the plot convoluted and the satire lacking depth. Overall, it's a whimsical read that charms with absurdity but may not resonate with all readers (350 characters).
Who Should Read The Girl Who Saved the King of Sweden?
Fans of quirky, satirical novels teeming with improbable adventures and a cast of eccentric characters will revel in Jonas Jonasson's The Girl Who Saved the King of Sweden. Comparable to readers who enjoyed the absurdity and charm of The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared and A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman.
74,103 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
400
Novel • Fiction
Sweden • 2000s
2013
Adult
14+ years
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