Hakan Nesser Quotes
Born: February 21, 1950
Hakan Nesser, a master of narrative craft, explores the intricate dance between creativity and the human condition. His philosophy posits that art is not a luxury but a necessary lens for understanding chaos and beauty alike. Emerging from a background rich in literary tradition, Nesser’s work challenges the artist to embrace vulnerability as a wellspring of power. His quotes resonate deeply because they strip away pretense, offering raw, transformative insights into the creative process. For those seeking to ignite their own artistic fire, Nesser’s words serve as both a compass and a mirror, reflecting the profound truth that true creation begins where certainty ends.
Hakan Nesser Quotes (9)
"It is difficult to survive as an author in Sweden, so for commercial success, it is good idea to write crime, get yourself translated, and live happily ever after."
— Hakan Nesser"I like the slow Scandinavian pace. I don't need cliffhangers in every chapter because I don't want to make a Hollywood movie out of it."
— Hakan Nesser"I am not a political writer. I agree with Stieg Larsson and Henning Mankell, who are social writers. I can't write in that fashion. I am not good enough for that. What I am interested in is family dramas and why we are doing bad things to each other and what our motives are."
— Hakan Nesser"There are 195 crime books published in Sweden every year. You could cut that to 100 and keep the good ones."
— Hakan Nesser"If you want to start reading Swedish crime fiction, you have to start with Sjowall and Wahloo."
— Hakan Nesser"Writing is a creative process, and you need to have the doors and windows of your mind open so that you have the possibility of change."
— Hakan Nesser"While I'm writing, I'm also the first reader, and I want to write a book where I'm excited about what happens next."
— Hakan Nesser"You should never ask, 'What would the readers like now?' Instead, you should ask, 'What would I like if I was a reader?' And then you must trust your own mind."
— Hakan Nesser"A good story can travel in time and borders; it hits you no matter where you are."
— Hakan Nesser