Kjell Westö

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Swedish-speaking writer and journalist from Finland

WritersBorn 1961 · age 65

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Kjell Westö is a Finnish author and journalist. Westö writes in Swedish. Best known for his epic novels set in Helsinki, he has also written short stories, poetry, essays and newspaper columns.

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2020Swedish Yle Literature Prize

2018Karl Emil Tollander Prize

2014Aniara Award

2014Samfundet De Nio's Grand Prize

2014Nordic Council Literature Prize

2014Sveriges Radio's Novel Prize

2008Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland

2006Finlandia Award

2004Grand Prize of the Swedish Cultural Foundation

2001De Nios Vinterpris

1997Thanks for the Book Award

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SiblingMårten Westö

Connected to Kjell 6

Alexander SkarsgårdAlso in Kites Over Helsinki (2001)

Peter FranzénAlso in Kites Over Helsinki (2001)

Alma PöystiAlso in Where Once We Walked (2011)

Linda ZilliacusAlso in Yellow Sulphur Sky (2021)

Mari RantasilaAlso in Miehen sydän (2004)

Zaida BergrothAlso in Hägring 38