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lissan's review against another edition
5.0
Spring Tide was spoken of quite a lot in Sweden some years ago. It has a different set-up of characters from other novels, and this is the first in a series involving Olivia, a trainee at the police academy and Tom, a former police inspector, now home-less. Olivia is given a cold case to look at during the summer holidays. It concerns the murder of a woman in 1990 on an island on the west coast of Sweden. The case was never solved, and the identity of the woman was never found.
Olivia gets involved in the case, and starts her own investigation. At the same time people involved in the actions years ago are feeling nervous and unexpected things happen. It is a fascinating story, good characterisation and many side stories. In the beginning you don't know why they are there. They don't seem to have anything to do with the main case. But, as the story evolves it all comes together. It is exciting, scaring and you hear a lot of sounds around you, lying alone in the dark, reading! Huuh! The ending is unexpected to say the least.
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Olivia gets involved in the case, and starts her own investigation. At the same time people involved in the actions years ago are feeling nervous and unexpected things happen. It is a fascinating story, good characterisation and many side stories. In the beginning you don't know why they are there. They don't seem to have anything to do with the main case. But, as the story evolves it all comes together. It is exciting, scaring and you hear a lot of sounds around you, lying alone in the dark, reading! Huuh! The ending is unexpected to say the least.
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m_brnnk's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
itselse's review against another edition
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
lillamyy's review against another edition
4.0
Olivia Rönning går på Polishögskolan och får i uppgift att skriva ett elevarbete om ett gammalt olöst mordfall. Hon börjar undersöka bevisen som finns och kommer upp med egna teorier. Men hon kan inte hitta Tom Stilton, mannen som Ledde utredningen. Han har helt försvunnit. Men hon kan inte sluta nu, hon bara måste hitta Stilton och få reda på sanningen.
Jag brukar inte gilla deckare så mycket, men denna var välskriven och bra. Gillade verkligen de olika karaktärerna som beskrevs på ett enkelt men samtidigt detaljrikt sätt. Flera intressanta originella personer. Gillade att kapitalen var skrivna på ett sätt som gjorde att spänningen höll sig kvar medans jag fick svar på små bitar i taget. Ett bra slut som jag inte riktigt hade väntat mig.
Jag brukar inte gilla deckare så mycket, men denna var välskriven och bra. Gillade verkligen de olika karaktärerna som beskrevs på ett enkelt men samtidigt detaljrikt sätt. Flera intressanta originella personer. Gillade att kapitalen var skrivna på ett sätt som gjorde att spänningen höll sig kvar medans jag fick svar på små bitar i taget. Ett bra slut som jag inte riktigt hade väntat mig.
raven88's review against another edition
5.0
Cilla and Rolf Borjlind are an established crime-writing partnership, with their television credits including the twenty-six Martin Beck films based on the hugely influential Sjowall/Wahloo books, the Swedish adaptation of Wallander and the Arne Dahl Intercrime series, recently broadcast on BBC4. So with this pedigree of screen-writing how did Spring Tide measure up?
Opening with the unsettling murder of a young pregnant woman at the time of the spring tide, twenty-four years previously and now designated as a cold case: a case which a young police trainee, Olivia Ronning, is designated as a summer project. The plot unfolds in a number of directions, bringing the reader into the world of contemporary Sweden and a series of brutal attacks on the homeless community, cold-bloodedly filmed and uploaded to social media sites, a series of attacks that the police are failing to solve. Slowly, the two cases become intertwined, as Olivia joins forces with ex-police officer Tom Stilton, who served with Olivia’s late father on the original spring tide murder investigation, but is now a member of the homeless community, with all the dangers this presents. The central joy of this book is that these two storylines are both equally compelling, and as Olivia’s investigation gathers speed, there is a shocking expose of members of the higher echelons of Sweden’s business community and their rum goings-on, linked to the shady world of the sex-trade. So often in books, there is a sense in the reader that they are wishing to return quickly to one strand over another, but I felt that the interweaving between the two, and the sordid realities they throw up in the overall plot were perfectly executed throughout. The writing is tight, precise and unyielding in its blunt descriptions of this world of sex, violence and human relationships. At times, the realities presented have a powerful emotional affect, particularly in the bonds of friendship between the homeless protagonists, and even more so in the re-assimilation of Stilton into everyday life as he is drawn into Olivia’s cold case investigation, and the inherent dangers that lie within a trip to his past and the capture of a killer.
Despite the grim nature of both investigations, this is a book punctuated by moments of teasing humour, redolent of the lighter side of Scandinavian crime fiction, and the repartee between certain characters, and the throwaway humorous remarks are beautifully placed throughout. Both Olivia and Tom are convincing, empathetic and I loved the, at times, wide-eyed naivety of Olivia tempered against her terrier- like and dogged pursuit of the truth in her cold case, and the physical dangers she never shies away from. She is a lovely character all round in her feistiness, and her sheer empathy to the victims of society ills, which makes the finale of the book all the more poignant as home truths are delivered to her with the force of a runaway train. Tom is a man of exceptional integrity, but fully encompasses the notion of people becoming adrift in society, and the nefarious paths and life choices that can be made- not always the good choices. I loved this multi-layered character and the way that he and Olivia were almost a reflection of each other, despite the wide differences in terms of age and gender, linked by their personal integrity and quest for justice.
So it is with some delight that I read that the second book has been published in Sweden, as Spring Tide is a great opener to a series. With its wonderfully balanced mix of murder mystery, a host of fascinating and multi-faceted characters, and the essential social comment of Scandinavian crime fiction , this was an altogether satisfying read that genuinely kept me reading to the wee small hours. Next one now. Please.
Opening with the unsettling murder of a young pregnant woman at the time of the spring tide, twenty-four years previously and now designated as a cold case: a case which a young police trainee, Olivia Ronning, is designated as a summer project. The plot unfolds in a number of directions, bringing the reader into the world of contemporary Sweden and a series of brutal attacks on the homeless community, cold-bloodedly filmed and uploaded to social media sites, a series of attacks that the police are failing to solve. Slowly, the two cases become intertwined, as Olivia joins forces with ex-police officer Tom Stilton, who served with Olivia’s late father on the original spring tide murder investigation, but is now a member of the homeless community, with all the dangers this presents. The central joy of this book is that these two storylines are both equally compelling, and as Olivia’s investigation gathers speed, there is a shocking expose of members of the higher echelons of Sweden’s business community and their rum goings-on, linked to the shady world of the sex-trade. So often in books, there is a sense in the reader that they are wishing to return quickly to one strand over another, but I felt that the interweaving between the two, and the sordid realities they throw up in the overall plot were perfectly executed throughout. The writing is tight, precise and unyielding in its blunt descriptions of this world of sex, violence and human relationships. At times, the realities presented have a powerful emotional affect, particularly in the bonds of friendship between the homeless protagonists, and even more so in the re-assimilation of Stilton into everyday life as he is drawn into Olivia’s cold case investigation, and the inherent dangers that lie within a trip to his past and the capture of a killer.
Despite the grim nature of both investigations, this is a book punctuated by moments of teasing humour, redolent of the lighter side of Scandinavian crime fiction, and the repartee between certain characters, and the throwaway humorous remarks are beautifully placed throughout. Both Olivia and Tom are convincing, empathetic and I loved the, at times, wide-eyed naivety of Olivia tempered against her terrier- like and dogged pursuit of the truth in her cold case, and the physical dangers she never shies away from. She is a lovely character all round in her feistiness, and her sheer empathy to the victims of society ills, which makes the finale of the book all the more poignant as home truths are delivered to her with the force of a runaway train. Tom is a man of exceptional integrity, but fully encompasses the notion of people becoming adrift in society, and the nefarious paths and life choices that can be made- not always the good choices. I loved this multi-layered character and the way that he and Olivia were almost a reflection of each other, despite the wide differences in terms of age and gender, linked by their personal integrity and quest for justice.
So it is with some delight that I read that the second book has been published in Sweden, as Spring Tide is a great opener to a series. With its wonderfully balanced mix of murder mystery, a host of fascinating and multi-faceted characters, and the essential social comment of Scandinavian crime fiction , this was an altogether satisfying read that genuinely kept me reading to the wee small hours. Next one now. Please.
joana_ft9's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Alcoholism, Animal death, Blood, Cancer, Car accident, Child abuse, Death, Death of parent, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Grief, Gun violence, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt
nannybooks's review against another edition
5.0
Marea viva es una novela policial autoconclusiva de los suecos Cilla y Rolf Börjlind que ya tienen larga carrera escribiendo en el género. Este libro me ha encantado... Porque es largo, aparece un gato, tiene personajes muy bien construidos, tramas secundarias que apoyan a la principal y diálogos muy afilados. Sin embargo, he de contarles que tiene un pequeño defecto. ¡Los nombres de los personajes, las ciudades, los institutos y hasta las comidas! Me he pasado un rato largo riéndome de los mismos, tratando de pronunciarlos de corrido. Los he anotado en una lista y nos divertimos con mi familia buen rato del domingo haciendo un concurso para ver "quien los leía mejor". Les dejo aquí una foto del más raro que encontré y que se lleva el premio mayor: Kungsträdgårdsgatan.
Bueno, bueno, más allá del pequeño chiste que representan los nombres para los lectores latinoamericanos, he de decir que la novela es perfecta. Simplemente me ha encantado. Aunque tardé en memorizar los nombres de los personajes más relevantes y aprendí a ignorar, simplemente, el nombre de las calles y ciudades, desde el comienzo hasta el final quedé entusiasmada con el desarrollo de la historia.
Olivia es una chica bonita y un tanto bizca, está estudiando para policía y ha elegido un caso sin resolver como tarea para el verano. Bonita forma de pasar tus vacaciones, resolviendo un viejo crimen. Poco a poco comienza a notar las limitaciones, no solo la investigación carecía de pruebas con las cuales avanzar hace más de diez años, sino que ahora es casi imposible reconstruirlo ya que no puede localizar ni al inspector que llevó a cabo la investigación original. Paralelamente, dos adolescentes recorren las calles suecas en busca de indigentes a los cuales grabar mientras los golpean hasta casi matarlos. Y también anda por allí un hombre misterioso con una tarea misteriosa.
Marea viva requiere de un lector de policiales avispado. El narrador en tercera persona intercambia sus puntos de vista de diferentes personajes incluso dentro del mismo capítulo. Hay que poner atención en eso, ya que algunos eventos que no parecen importante, lo son. En especial debido a que muchos personajes llevan motes o seudónimos y que sus verdaderas identidades están cubiertas.
Si bien la historia parte de un crimen inicial, hay varios otros misterios secundarios que acompañaran a la trama, crearán un nuevo escenario y se unirán todos en el final. Esta novela, debido al estilo del narrador y de los nudos argumentales, conforma una novela coral. Interesantísimo nuevo estilo literario que está tomando mucho impulso en la literatura contemporánea.
La historia no es para nada predecible, todas las hipótesis que me imaginé no fueron ciertas, jajaja. El final posee un broche de oro que no me esperaba. Con todos los puntos bien atados, esta novela no tiene desperdicio. En especial la edición, que contiene una portada muy buena que se alarga en toda la extensión del lomo y las solapas.
Si quieren leer un buen policial, les recomiendo la lectura de Marea viva, una obra impresionante que me ha fascinado. Con una narración y trama muy atractivas, con personajes y diálogos fuertes, y con temáticas de un mundo real que muchas veces es muy crudo. Tiene muy merecida mi mejor puntuación.
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Bueno, bueno, más allá del pequeño chiste que representan los nombres para los lectores latinoamericanos, he de decir que la novela es perfecta. Simplemente me ha encantado. Aunque tardé en memorizar los nombres de los personajes más relevantes y aprendí a ignorar, simplemente, el nombre de las calles y ciudades, desde el comienzo hasta el final quedé entusiasmada con el desarrollo de la historia.
Olivia es una chica bonita y un tanto bizca, está estudiando para policía y ha elegido un caso sin resolver como tarea para el verano. Bonita forma de pasar tus vacaciones, resolviendo un viejo crimen. Poco a poco comienza a notar las limitaciones, no solo la investigación carecía de pruebas con las cuales avanzar hace más de diez años, sino que ahora es casi imposible reconstruirlo ya que no puede localizar ni al inspector que llevó a cabo la investigación original. Paralelamente, dos adolescentes recorren las calles suecas en busca de indigentes a los cuales grabar mientras los golpean hasta casi matarlos. Y también anda por allí un hombre misterioso con una tarea misteriosa.
Marea viva requiere de un lector de policiales avispado. El narrador en tercera persona intercambia sus puntos de vista de diferentes personajes incluso dentro del mismo capítulo. Hay que poner atención en eso, ya que algunos eventos que no parecen importante, lo son. En especial debido a que muchos personajes llevan motes o seudónimos y que sus verdaderas identidades están cubiertas.
Si bien la historia parte de un crimen inicial, hay varios otros misterios secundarios que acompañaran a la trama, crearán un nuevo escenario y se unirán todos en el final. Esta novela, debido al estilo del narrador y de los nudos argumentales, conforma una novela coral. Interesantísimo nuevo estilo literario que está tomando mucho impulso en la literatura contemporánea.
La historia no es para nada predecible, todas las hipótesis que me imaginé no fueron ciertas, jajaja. El final posee un broche de oro que no me esperaba. Con todos los puntos bien atados, esta novela no tiene desperdicio. En especial la edición, que contiene una portada muy buena que se alarga en toda la extensión del lomo y las solapas.
Si quieren leer un buen policial, les recomiendo la lectura de Marea viva, una obra impresionante que me ha fascinado. Con una narración y trama muy atractivas, con personajes y diálogos fuertes, y con temáticas de un mundo real que muchas veces es muy crudo. Tiene muy merecida mi mejor puntuación.
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ravenrami's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
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