Killer Anders and his two friends
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Captivating the hearts of readers around the world Over 15 million copies sold The third full-length novel by Sweden's representative author, Jonas Jonasson! Swedish author Jonas Jonasson's third full-length novel, "Killer Anders and His Two Friends," has been published by Open Books, translated by professional translator Ho-kyung Lim. This novel, which follows the international bestseller “The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared,” became a bestseller across Europe immediately after its publication in 2015. This work depicts the great adventures of an eccentric murderer, a wandering pastor, and a cheap hotel receptionist. The rights have been contracted for publication in over 30 countries, including the United States, France, Germany, Italy, and Japan, and it is currently being translated. It will also be aired as a TV drama in Sweden. The three protagonists who take the world by storm with their unimaginable businesses and the great commotion caused by the villains chasing them will keep you laughing non-stop. At the same time, you can experience a chilling pleasure through the author's sharp gaze that cuts through the cross-section of the world. Jonas Jonasson's debut work, The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared (2009), sold over 1.2 million copies in Sweden, a country with a population of 9 million, and created the [100-Year-Old Man] phenomenon, becoming an international bestselling author overnight. Since its publication, The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared has been translated into approximately 41 languages and sold over 10 million copies worldwide, including 1.2 million copies in France, 1.2 million copies in the UK, and 4 million copies in Germany. It also gained explosive popularity in Korea, being selected as the biggest bestseller of 2014. It was also produced as a movie of the same name and became a box office hit. Her second novel, The Blind-Eyed Woman Who Can Calculate (2013), which depicts the thrilling adventures of a genius blind girl carrying a nuclear bomb, also sold over 1.5 million copies worldwide within six months of its publication, receiving acclaim from the media and readers, following the [Yonason craze]. "Killer Anders and His Two Friends" seems to share the same vein as Jonasson's two previously published works, but it is impressive for its harsh satire of the absurdity of society and the hypocrisy of its people, set in a more condensed world. His characteristically witty remarks remain the same. Translator Lim Ho-kyung, who has translated all of Jonasson's previous works, has exquisitely brought to life the ironic and comical sentences in Korean in this book as well. Jonasson's three novels have sold over 15 million copies worldwide. |
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Part 1
9 Unique Business Strategies
Part 2
Another Unique Business Strategy 157
Part 3
The Third Unique Business Strategy 361
Acknowledgments 445
Translator's Note
A smile like sunshine in a cruel world
9 Unique Business Strategies
Part 2
Another Unique Business Strategy 157
Part 3
The Third Unique Business Strategy 361
Acknowledgments 445
Translator's Note
A smile like sunshine in a cruel world
Into the book
One morning, in a sudden and awkward moment of self-reflection, the killer Anders wondered what all this meant.
For example, what was the significance of the jukebox incident? (……) The jukebox saved his life.
Or perhaps he saved himself by using the jukebox as a weapon.
Could this mean, contrary to what his subconscious began to anxiously whisper, that his return to prison wasn't so inevitable? What if it were possible to live without resorting to violence? Or even without throwing things like jukeboxes?
If so, how can we find that path, and what kind of path is it? --- p.90~91
At this very moment, Killer Anders suddenly stood up.
The disaster we feared became reality.
"I won't hit people anymore! Because they're all children! And I won't drink alcohol! From now on, I'll put my life in Jesus' hands.
And I want you to pay me exactly for the last thing I did yesterday.
I plan to donate the money to the Red Cross.
Then we go our separate ways, so to speak.
"But... you can't do that! I won't allow it!" --- p.112
There was something special about this woman who, like herself, was fighting so fiercely against everything and everyone, even though she didn't know what her life's struggles were ultimately for.
So Per Persson wanted to continue on the path they were already on, if only she could remember his name someday.
--- p.117~118
Seriously, why is life so hard… …! In fact, living under the name Johan Andersson wasn't easy in the first place.
But being better known as "Killer Anders," having recently been saved, and having the two enemies who suddenly suggested that he take a trip in a camper van to avoid being beaten to death by his only friends didn't make his life any easier.
--- p.140
Johanna Schelander thought that this kind of development was acceptable given their circumstances.
As she, the receptionist, and this era's Elvis Presley are driving around in their second camper van, the hero's fans are only looking for the red Volvo.
There was even an incident where a female blogger from Hassleholm completely lost control and stood in front of the local police station, screaming, "A red Volvo! I told you I saw a red Volvo!" before being chased away by a police dog.
--- p.185
“Did you say Anders Church?” Granlund asked.
“Yes, it is named after our preacher, Johan Anders.
He is a very amazing person.
“You are truly a miracle from God.” As the receptionist answered, the thought flashed through his mind that if God really existed, he would strike his head with fire right now.
--- p.204
But there was one thing that civil servants learned over time: no matter how small or remote an office or desk in the Ministry of Employment and Labor was, there was always an even smaller and more remote office and desk.
--- p.245
But who would do it, and how? That was the question they discussed as they sipped the beer that kept pouring down from upstairs.
Among the attendees was an unofficial leader, the man who had bravely first raised his disagreement with the couple at the previous general meeting.
He downed two large glasses of beer in quick succession, then reminded everyone of the well-known fact that Olofsson and Olofsson had burned down the Land's End boarding house.
“What does that have to do with this?” Olofsson demanded.
"Right! What does it matter?" his brother chimed in.
--- p.249~250
"Hosanna!" Johanna, who had been hiding behind the stage, whispered in the receptionist's ear that only the fly agaric remained.
But the killer's tongue took a different direction.
"Give it to me! Give it to me! Give it to me!"
“Oh, it feels a little better!” Johanna sighed in relief.
--- p.259
In the end, they both admitted that if life had been enjoyable for a moment, it was because they had received with one hand, and given with the other, without anyone knowing.
In other words, it is certainly more satisfying to receive than to give, but there are also good points to giving.
--- p.373
Humanity is truly made up of diverse people.
Stingy people, selfish people, envious people, ignorant people, stupid people, and cowardly people… … .
There are also kind people, smart people, affectionate people, generous people, and gentle people.
Per and Johanna knew, especially from their own experience, that not all these qualities could be found in one person.
The philosopher Immanuel Kant argued that each person has an ethical compass within them, but he could only say this because he had never met someone like Perna Johanna.
For example, what was the significance of the jukebox incident? (……) The jukebox saved his life.
Or perhaps he saved himself by using the jukebox as a weapon.
Could this mean, contrary to what his subconscious began to anxiously whisper, that his return to prison wasn't so inevitable? What if it were possible to live without resorting to violence? Or even without throwing things like jukeboxes?
If so, how can we find that path, and what kind of path is it? --- p.90~91
At this very moment, Killer Anders suddenly stood up.
The disaster we feared became reality.
"I won't hit people anymore! Because they're all children! And I won't drink alcohol! From now on, I'll put my life in Jesus' hands.
And I want you to pay me exactly for the last thing I did yesterday.
I plan to donate the money to the Red Cross.
Then we go our separate ways, so to speak.
"But... you can't do that! I won't allow it!" --- p.112
There was something special about this woman who, like herself, was fighting so fiercely against everything and everyone, even though she didn't know what her life's struggles were ultimately for.
So Per Persson wanted to continue on the path they were already on, if only she could remember his name someday.
--- p.117~118
Seriously, why is life so hard… …! In fact, living under the name Johan Andersson wasn't easy in the first place.
But being better known as "Killer Anders," having recently been saved, and having the two enemies who suddenly suggested that he take a trip in a camper van to avoid being beaten to death by his only friends didn't make his life any easier.
--- p.140
Johanna Schelander thought that this kind of development was acceptable given their circumstances.
As she, the receptionist, and this era's Elvis Presley are driving around in their second camper van, the hero's fans are only looking for the red Volvo.
There was even an incident where a female blogger from Hassleholm completely lost control and stood in front of the local police station, screaming, "A red Volvo! I told you I saw a red Volvo!" before being chased away by a police dog.
--- p.185
“Did you say Anders Church?” Granlund asked.
“Yes, it is named after our preacher, Johan Anders.
He is a very amazing person.
“You are truly a miracle from God.” As the receptionist answered, the thought flashed through his mind that if God really existed, he would strike his head with fire right now.
--- p.204
But there was one thing that civil servants learned over time: no matter how small or remote an office or desk in the Ministry of Employment and Labor was, there was always an even smaller and more remote office and desk.
--- p.245
But who would do it, and how? That was the question they discussed as they sipped the beer that kept pouring down from upstairs.
Among the attendees was an unofficial leader, the man who had bravely first raised his disagreement with the couple at the previous general meeting.
He downed two large glasses of beer in quick succession, then reminded everyone of the well-known fact that Olofsson and Olofsson had burned down the Land's End boarding house.
“What does that have to do with this?” Olofsson demanded.
"Right! What does it matter?" his brother chimed in.
--- p.249~250
"Hosanna!" Johanna, who had been hiding behind the stage, whispered in the receptionist's ear that only the fly agaric remained.
But the killer's tongue took a different direction.
"Give it to me! Give it to me! Give it to me!"
“Oh, it feels a little better!” Johanna sighed in relief.
--- p.259
In the end, they both admitted that if life had been enjoyable for a moment, it was because they had received with one hand, and given with the other, without anyone knowing.
In other words, it is certainly more satisfying to receive than to give, but there are also good points to giving.
--- p.373
Humanity is truly made up of diverse people.
Stingy people, selfish people, envious people, ignorant people, stupid people, and cowardly people… … .
There are also kind people, smart people, affectionate people, generous people, and gentle people.
Per and Johanna knew, especially from their own experience, that not all these qualities could be found in one person.
The philosopher Immanuel Kant argued that each person has an ethical compass within them, but he could only say this because he had never met someone like Perna Johanna.
--- p.419~420
Publisher's Review
Captivating the hearts of readers around the world
Over 15 million copies sold
The third full-length novel by Sweden's representative author, Jonas Jonasson!
Swedish author Jonas Jonasson's third full-length novel, "Killer Anders and His Two Friends," has been published by Open Books, translated by professional translator Ho-kyung Lim.
This novel, which follows the international bestseller “The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared,” became a bestseller across Europe immediately after its publication in 2015.
This work depicts the great adventures of an eccentric murderer, a wandering pastor, and a cheap hotel receptionist. The rights have been contracted for publication in over 30 countries, including the United States, France, Germany, Italy, and Japan, and it is currently being translated. It will also be aired as a TV drama in Sweden.
The three protagonists who take the world by storm with their unimaginable businesses and the great commotion caused by the villains chasing them will keep you laughing non-stop.
At the same time, you can experience a chilling pleasure through the author's sharp gaze that cuts through the cross-section of the world.
Jonas Jonasson's debut work, The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared (2009), sold over 1.2 million copies in Sweden, a country with a population of 9 million, and created the [100-Year-Old Man] phenomenon, becoming an international bestselling author overnight.
Since its publication, The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared has been translated into approximately 41 languages and sold over 10 million copies worldwide, including 1.2 million copies in France, 1.2 million copies in the UK, and 4 million copies in Germany.
It also gained explosive popularity in Korea, being selected as the biggest bestseller of 2014.
It was also produced as a movie of the same name and became a box office hit.
Her second novel, The Blind-Eyed Woman Who Can Calculate (2013), which depicts the thrilling adventures of a genius blind girl carrying a nuclear bomb, also sold over 1.5 million copies worldwide within six months of its publication, receiving acclaim from the media and readers, following the [Yonason craze].
"Killer Anders and His Two Friends" seems to share the same vein as Jonasson's two previously published works, but it is impressive for its harsh satire of the absurdity of society and the hypocrisy of its people, set in a more condensed world.
His characteristically witty remarks remain the same.
Translator Lim Ho-kyung, who has translated all of Jonasson's previous works, has exquisitely brought to life the ironic and comical sentences in Korean in this book as well.
Jonasson's three novels have sold over 15 million copies worldwide.
A sharp yet warm gaze, this is the smile of Jonas Jonasson.
(……) Isn't Jonasson's laughter the most powerful ray of sunshine, allowing us to cheerfully throw off our dirty clothes? ― Translator's Note
Sweden's biggest donor!
Enjoying popularity no less than Elvis Presley
What is that man's identity?
Fifty-six-year-old Johan Andersson, known as [Killer Anders] in the underworld.
A man staying in room 7 of [Land's End Guesthouse] south of Stockholm, Sweden, beats and kills people for money.
He is a real criminal who has been in and out of prison for 30 years.
[Land's End Boarding House] Per Persson, a receptionist, was born the grandson of a millionaire, but his family had already fallen into ruin, so he grew up without receiving even a grain of material benefit.
Johanna Sjelander, a wandering pastor who happened to stay in room 8 of the Land's End boarding house, inherited the family business and became a pastor, but does not believe in God and was recently kicked out by his followers, leaving him with nowhere to go.
One day, the receptionist and pastor receive an envelope containing 5,000 krona from the [Count] who comes to [Land's End Boarding House] and pass it on to the killer.
The 5,000 krona returned in return for handling the work is exactly half of the 10,000 krona the killer was originally supposed to receive.
The Count said that he was only giving half because the killer did not complete the job properly.
The pastor and receptionist, who went back to the count at the request of the killer Anders, who was outraged by the outrageous amount, try to persuade him to collect the remaining balance, and decide to launch an outrageous business on the spot.
In short, they are the managers of the killer Anders and their business specializes in assault and battery.
After skillfully persuading the count, they return with the remaining 5,000 kronor.
This business, which involved hiring taxi drivers, dividing up the work according to each driver's specialty, creating a price list by specifying the severity of assault and battery, and actively utilizing the media to promote the business, became so famous that all of Sweden and about half of Europe knew about it.
A pastor and a receptionist's plan to expand their business by employing a somewhat inexperienced killer suddenly faces a crisis.
Killer Anders, deeply moved by the stories Pastor Johanna casually shared, praised God and quit drinking, declaring a strike and donating all the money he earned.
When they run into trouble keeping their business going, the three of them flee to the south of Sweden, eventually ending up in the city of Växjö in Småland county.
After causing a stir there, he detours east of Lake Helgashen, passes the city of Hasleholm, and heads north to launch a sensational new venture that will rock the world.
The story of a killer and his two friends, who transform and transform throughout Sweden, unfolds breathlessly.
Following [The 100-Year-Old Man], who lives a leisurely life, leaving himself to chance and luck, and [The Blind Woman], who possesses outstanding calculating skills and reason, [Killer Anders], who is rough but has a warm heart, once again offers fresh and realistic advice to balance the world.
[How did this happen to my life] tells the story
How to become truly rich in this world!
The long journey of killer Anders and his two friends in search of the true meaning of life is intertwined with various characters who appear from time to time, creating a never-ending stream of laughter.
The absurd yet intriguing three outrageous ventures of a gang of killers and their massive success painfully touch upon our inner desires.
The killer, the receptionist, and the pastor, who could be called the marginalized, each do not miss the opportunities that come their way.
For the first time in my life, I chose what I wanted to do and just ran forward.
The actions they take to reach their destination, though somewhat unsightly, evoke deep empathy.
In "Killer Anders and His Two Friends," Jonasson depicts, without exaggeration or forced effort, the process by which characters filled with hatred for the world gradually open their hearts as they share their lives with others.
In a May 2016 interview with the British daily newspaper The Guardian, Jonas Jonasson revealed that he draws inspiration from real life when creating his characters.
He is said to have observed and analyzed people in their daily lives, then created new characters by mixing various human attributes into his own inner self.
Each character in Jonasson's novels acquires a distinct personality, making us feel as if we are seeing ourselves.
The reason why you chuckle at the unpredictable situations that unfold in the novel, but then feel a chill down your spine the moment you close the book, is because the world is reconstructed under Jonasson's sharp gaze.
Jonasson's vivid character portrayal and his ability to subtly point out the structural problems of society that have a profound impact on a person's life are truly outstanding.
The comical yet arduous journey of the main characters, who overcome discord with the outside world through solidarity with others and naturally learn goodness, leaves a deep resonance in our hearts.
"Killer Anders and His Two Friends" shows that the journey of life is the meaning of everything that surrounds us.
So, as Jonasson said, if we travel without any lacks in mind or body... ...we will be able to leave this world happily.
Over 15 million copies sold
The third full-length novel by Sweden's representative author, Jonas Jonasson!
Swedish author Jonas Jonasson's third full-length novel, "Killer Anders and His Two Friends," has been published by Open Books, translated by professional translator Ho-kyung Lim.
This novel, which follows the international bestseller “The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared,” became a bestseller across Europe immediately after its publication in 2015.
This work depicts the great adventures of an eccentric murderer, a wandering pastor, and a cheap hotel receptionist. The rights have been contracted for publication in over 30 countries, including the United States, France, Germany, Italy, and Japan, and it is currently being translated. It will also be aired as a TV drama in Sweden.
The three protagonists who take the world by storm with their unimaginable businesses and the great commotion caused by the villains chasing them will keep you laughing non-stop.
At the same time, you can experience a chilling pleasure through the author's sharp gaze that cuts through the cross-section of the world.
Jonas Jonasson's debut work, The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared (2009), sold over 1.2 million copies in Sweden, a country with a population of 9 million, and created the [100-Year-Old Man] phenomenon, becoming an international bestselling author overnight.
Since its publication, The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared has been translated into approximately 41 languages and sold over 10 million copies worldwide, including 1.2 million copies in France, 1.2 million copies in the UK, and 4 million copies in Germany.
It also gained explosive popularity in Korea, being selected as the biggest bestseller of 2014.
It was also produced as a movie of the same name and became a box office hit.
Her second novel, The Blind-Eyed Woman Who Can Calculate (2013), which depicts the thrilling adventures of a genius blind girl carrying a nuclear bomb, also sold over 1.5 million copies worldwide within six months of its publication, receiving acclaim from the media and readers, following the [Yonason craze].
"Killer Anders and His Two Friends" seems to share the same vein as Jonasson's two previously published works, but it is impressive for its harsh satire of the absurdity of society and the hypocrisy of its people, set in a more condensed world.
His characteristically witty remarks remain the same.
Translator Lim Ho-kyung, who has translated all of Jonasson's previous works, has exquisitely brought to life the ironic and comical sentences in Korean in this book as well.
Jonasson's three novels have sold over 15 million copies worldwide.
A sharp yet warm gaze, this is the smile of Jonas Jonasson.
(……) Isn't Jonasson's laughter the most powerful ray of sunshine, allowing us to cheerfully throw off our dirty clothes? ― Translator's Note
Sweden's biggest donor!
Enjoying popularity no less than Elvis Presley
What is that man's identity?
Fifty-six-year-old Johan Andersson, known as [Killer Anders] in the underworld.
A man staying in room 7 of [Land's End Guesthouse] south of Stockholm, Sweden, beats and kills people for money.
He is a real criminal who has been in and out of prison for 30 years.
[Land's End Boarding House] Per Persson, a receptionist, was born the grandson of a millionaire, but his family had already fallen into ruin, so he grew up without receiving even a grain of material benefit.
Johanna Sjelander, a wandering pastor who happened to stay in room 8 of the Land's End boarding house, inherited the family business and became a pastor, but does not believe in God and was recently kicked out by his followers, leaving him with nowhere to go.
One day, the receptionist and pastor receive an envelope containing 5,000 krona from the [Count] who comes to [Land's End Boarding House] and pass it on to the killer.
The 5,000 krona returned in return for handling the work is exactly half of the 10,000 krona the killer was originally supposed to receive.
The Count said that he was only giving half because the killer did not complete the job properly.
The pastor and receptionist, who went back to the count at the request of the killer Anders, who was outraged by the outrageous amount, try to persuade him to collect the remaining balance, and decide to launch an outrageous business on the spot.
In short, they are the managers of the killer Anders and their business specializes in assault and battery.
After skillfully persuading the count, they return with the remaining 5,000 kronor.
This business, which involved hiring taxi drivers, dividing up the work according to each driver's specialty, creating a price list by specifying the severity of assault and battery, and actively utilizing the media to promote the business, became so famous that all of Sweden and about half of Europe knew about it.
A pastor and a receptionist's plan to expand their business by employing a somewhat inexperienced killer suddenly faces a crisis.
Killer Anders, deeply moved by the stories Pastor Johanna casually shared, praised God and quit drinking, declaring a strike and donating all the money he earned.
When they run into trouble keeping their business going, the three of them flee to the south of Sweden, eventually ending up in the city of Växjö in Småland county.
After causing a stir there, he detours east of Lake Helgashen, passes the city of Hasleholm, and heads north to launch a sensational new venture that will rock the world.
The story of a killer and his two friends, who transform and transform throughout Sweden, unfolds breathlessly.
Following [The 100-Year-Old Man], who lives a leisurely life, leaving himself to chance and luck, and [The Blind Woman], who possesses outstanding calculating skills and reason, [Killer Anders], who is rough but has a warm heart, once again offers fresh and realistic advice to balance the world.
[How did this happen to my life] tells the story
How to become truly rich in this world!
The long journey of killer Anders and his two friends in search of the true meaning of life is intertwined with various characters who appear from time to time, creating a never-ending stream of laughter.
The absurd yet intriguing three outrageous ventures of a gang of killers and their massive success painfully touch upon our inner desires.
The killer, the receptionist, and the pastor, who could be called the marginalized, each do not miss the opportunities that come their way.
For the first time in my life, I chose what I wanted to do and just ran forward.
The actions they take to reach their destination, though somewhat unsightly, evoke deep empathy.
In "Killer Anders and His Two Friends," Jonasson depicts, without exaggeration or forced effort, the process by which characters filled with hatred for the world gradually open their hearts as they share their lives with others.
In a May 2016 interview with the British daily newspaper The Guardian, Jonas Jonasson revealed that he draws inspiration from real life when creating his characters.
He is said to have observed and analyzed people in their daily lives, then created new characters by mixing various human attributes into his own inner self.
Each character in Jonasson's novels acquires a distinct personality, making us feel as if we are seeing ourselves.
The reason why you chuckle at the unpredictable situations that unfold in the novel, but then feel a chill down your spine the moment you close the book, is because the world is reconstructed under Jonasson's sharp gaze.
Jonasson's vivid character portrayal and his ability to subtly point out the structural problems of society that have a profound impact on a person's life are truly outstanding.
The comical yet arduous journey of the main characters, who overcome discord with the outside world through solidarity with others and naturally learn goodness, leaves a deep resonance in our hearts.
"Killer Anders and His Two Friends" shows that the journey of life is the meaning of everything that surrounds us.
So, as Jonasson said, if we travel without any lacks in mind or body... ...we will be able to leave this world happily.
GOODS SPECIFICS
- Publication date: November 10, 2016
- Page count, weight, size: 456 pages | 482g | 128*188*30mm
- ISBN13: 9788932917993
- ISBN10: 893291799X
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