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sngsweelian's review against another edition
4.0
Scandinavian detectives are adorable - they are often morose, irritable, have problems with women, chew toothpicks and play badminton to de - stress. That's why I love Scandinavian thrillers. They are comfort reading for me and this one is a very satisfying read.
jonaszin's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
sher47bingo's review against another edition
4.0
Agree with Nancy. Will read the other books on this series.
rinbee's review against another edition
challenging
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence
Moderate: Rape, Sexual violence, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Sexism
nuthatch's review against another edition
5.0
Every book I read in this series is better than the previous one. I couldn't help sympathizing with the killer in this one while also rooting for the detectives to stop the killing. It is amazing that such a non violent country could breed so many crime writers with vivid imaginations.
liketheday's review against another edition
4.0
I read this mystery without even looking at the jacket flap and I'm very glad of it; the flap would certainly have ruined a few interesting developments for me. So: go read it. Now. If you need more convincing, read on.
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joweston's review against another edition
4.0
Very well presented and read radio adaptation of this Scandinavian crime novel. Possibly lost something of its intricate plot in being abridged, however it was a good gritty story provided with a wonderful dark atmosphere by the reader, Michael Maloney.
hobhouchin's review against another edition
2.0
War jetzt nicht so wahnsinnig spektakulär. Eigentlich sogar recht durchschaubar und die Charaktere waren auch eher... so lala. Zwar gut beschrieben- gerade die Leute auf Seiten der Ermittler - mit ihren Sorgen, Problemchen, Ticks und Eigenarten, aber ich wurde damit nicht recht warm. Vielleicht hätte ich dafür noch mehr "Van Veeteren" - Romane lesen müssen. Was mich wahnsinnig genervt hat war das dauernde "Allright", dass die Protagonisten reihum von sich gegeben haben... durch das ganze Buch hindurch. Das wirkte doch sehr albern.