Fictional characters

Jonas once mentioned that he doesn't like to read books. He also mentioned that he reads newspapers every now and then and enjoys reading reference books. If he didn't mention these facts in an interview, we'd probably draw the conclusion that he was an avid reader, judging by the lyrics he writes. Check this list of fictional characters he has used in song lyrics over the years -

Fictional Characters:
- Baron Munchausen
- Alice in Wonderland
- Snow White
- Catcher in the rye (well, sort of a fictional character)
- Captain Nemo
- Dr. Jekyll & Mr Hyde

There are probably more. Also, don't forget his mention of Oscar Wilde in "Nattens änglar". (This song wins the prize for most incomprehensible symbolism.)

So, why does Jonas refer to fictional book characters when he doesn't like to read? Maybe he remembers these characters from childhood stories and uses them to set the mood and tone of each song. Maybe he uses them as a cultural reference point.