Torgny Lindgren books in order
Swedish writer
- Lived
- 1938–2017
- Country
- Sweden
- Books
- 5
Torgny Lindgren published 3 novels and 2 novellas, beginning with The Way of a Serpent (1982).
Updated September 2026
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The Way of a Serpent
Torgny Lindgren's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Bathsheba (1988)
Merab's Beauty (1989)
Light (1992)
Novellas in order
The Way of a Serpent (1982)
Sweetness (1995)
Film and TV adaptations
- Brothers. The final confession (2013)Film · from Sweetness
About Torgny Lindgren
Gustav Torgny Lindgren was a Swedish writer.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Torgny Lindgren FAQ
- How many books has Torgny Lindgren written?
- Torgny Lindgren published 3 novels and 2 novellas that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Torgny Lindgren's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Way of a Serpent.
- What is Torgny Lindgren's last book?
- Sweetness (1995).
- What is Torgny Lindgren's most famous book?
- The Way of a Serpent (1982) is Torgny Lindgren's most widely read book.
- Which Torgny Lindgren books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Sweetness (as Brothers. The final confession, film, 2013).
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.