The Prophet and the Idiot

In this lively adventure, a mismatched trio—an astrophysicist convinced the world will end, a culinary-minded man, and a social media influencer widow—embark on a globe-trotting journey from Sweden to Rome, driven by a shared belief in an impending apocalypse. As they travel across continents, their plans and perspectives shift, revealing humor, social commentary, and life-affirming moments along the way. Jonas Jonasson’s sixth novel offers a humorous and thought-provoking story about unlikely companions coming together in the face of uncertainty.