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fivelentz's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
susievav's review against another edition
2.0
Maybe it’s the translation, but the writing in this book feels very flat. The characters are not that interesting either. I have read all the books in this series so far but I think I’m done.
mullesbogreol's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
goldies_mom's review against another edition
challenging
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
annhenry's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.5
bookwormmelissa's review against another edition
5.0
Thanks to Dutton and Netgalley for the opportunity to read and review this title before publication.
I've heard of Sara Blaedel, but A Harmless Lie was the first book of hers that I have read, and I loved it! Even though it's later in the Louise Rick series (which I did not know when I picked this up), I was able to fully immerse myself in the story and it read like a standalone. This is a book of small town secrets, cold cases combined with current missing persons and suicide cases. I loved reading about the Danish towns where Blaedel set this story, and I loved how all of the mysteries were resolved in the end - while some of the reveals I suspected, others were completely fresh to me. I am really interested now in reading the rest of this series and her other series. Thanks also to crimebythebook on Instagram for convincing me to try this author!
I've heard of Sara Blaedel, but A Harmless Lie was the first book of hers that I have read, and I loved it! Even though it's later in the Louise Rick series (which I did not know when I picked this up), I was able to fully immerse myself in the story and it read like a standalone. This is a book of small town secrets, cold cases combined with current missing persons and suicide cases. I loved reading about the Danish towns where Blaedel set this story, and I loved how all of the mysteries were resolved in the end - while some of the reveals I suspected, others were completely fresh to me. I am really interested now in reading the rest of this series and her other series. Thanks also to crimebythebook on Instagram for convincing me to try this author!
kitkat175's review against another edition
4.0
I have a soft spot for Sara Blaedel books, they are one of my favourite mystery books. I liked this book a lot, I am not however vey fond of Eik. I can not wait for Lousie Rick 11 to be translated and out in Canada. I have read all of the Lousie Rick instalments except for number 11 and 12. I honestly hope she does not become addicted to the sleeping pills that the doctors have been prescribing for her. I am a little sad that I am all caught up in this series but that just means she'll hopefully have more out in the stores soon, so I an pick them up and read them soon. All her book could be read as stand a lone's but if you want to know what happens in her life you would have to read all of them together. I will be buying and reading more of her books.