“He deserves Sweden’s foremost Journalism Award, a unique writer without real competition and due for major recognition.”

“Absolute world class travel writing.”

“Sweden’s wisest and bravest writer.”

“Perhaps the most important journalist in Sweden.”

“Sweden’s sharpest contemporary observer.”

“Irresistible read… powerful and wilful narrative art.”

“Without a doubt one of Sweden’s best and most interesting writers.”

“A brilliant stylist – the kind that makes you want to read his sentences over and over again.”

“A journalistic role model. Humble, serious, meticulous, fearless, well-formulated.”