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4.5 stars. Erlendur's last story is an absolute cracker, I couldn't put it down. His recalling the last moments with little brother Beggi was very powerful, and gives more insight into his own stubborn, guilt-ridden character. I thoroughly enjoyed this series, and it makes me want to visit Iceland

leahgx's review

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dark emotional mysterious slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.0

gracegreville's review

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mysterious reflective medium-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? Yes

3.0

littletaiko's review

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3.0

Erlendur has fled to the town where he spent his youth and tragedy struck his family. He is still obsessed with finding out what really happened to his brother and is also intrigued with another missing person case from around the same tim

amn028's review

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3.0

I have read rumours that this will be the last book in the Erlendur series. The ending could allow the reader to feel proper closure but does not necessarily indciate the Icelandic crimes unit won't return.

The book is written in typical fashion when Erlendur is the lead. A little dark and broody, but moves along nicely. The mystery is a personal quest tied into Erlendur's past and his lifelong interest in disappearances in Iceland storms. Having read all the books in the series, it was enjoyable to read the mystery while having more of the holes in Erlendur's past filled in with his memories. It explains his character and adds an emotional depth which allows the reader to connect in a way they may not have in previous novels.

I very much enjoy the adventures of this Iceland police unit, however am happy with wrap-up if this is indeed their final act.

liberrydude's review

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4.0

This book is exclusively Erlendur and it was amazing how such a solitary and obsessive quest had me turning the pages and seeking the truth just like Erlendur. Erlendur is back east where he grew up-remote, austere-mountains, fjords. He's camping out in the ruins of his childhood home as he resumes his quest to find his brother, who disappeared in a blizzard during their childhood. He's beset by visions or dreams. He was holding his brother's hand when they got separated. A casual conversation with a fox hunter gets him off on a tangent, another missing person story that occurred during WW II. A woman goes missing in a storm at the same time a group of British soldiers go missing. The woman's body is never recovered. Erlendur starts investigating her disappearance and it becomes an OCD type quest. Perhaps some things are better left unknown might be your conclusion after reading this book. Erlendur's quest for the truth is unrelenting and perhaps is embarking him on a path that will be his undoing.

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