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jdelloso's review
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
bekahnowak's review against another edition
4.0
Dragged a bit in the beginning and there are a lot of Swedish towns and streets, but it turned out to be quite fascinating. Have to love a good Swedish crime novel.
colorfulleo92's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars. Been to long since I've read swedish crime novels, I am from Sweden after all. This was a decent example of a good crime novel. Found the plot moved with a good pace and was interesting enough to stay motivated to read. Was not the greatest but will definitely read more in this series, was compelling enough
debsy's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
elettra_passerini's review against another edition
Too much all at once, it's unreadable
emp1234's review against another edition
1.0
Picked this up because of all the good reviews and think I saw it recommended in an online list of "must-read suspense novels" or something like that. Sorry. Couldn't even finish it. I got about halfway through and thought "Wow. I seriously don't care what happens in this book" so I stopped forcing myself to read it. It wasn't BAD; it was just slow moving - especially considering the subject matter.
esmu's review against another edition
3.0
I was told that it reminded of Stieg Larsson's writings - to me it didn't! But it very much reminded me of Sjowall and Wahloo's books about Beck.
andrew61's review against another edition
3.0
This is a new series to me and I had missed the recent tv adaptation. The murder of very prominent Swedish business men leads to the creation of a small team of maverick police officers to investigate what appears to be a crime with numerous red herrings and plot twists.
The principal character is Paul hjelm who at the outset faces disciplinary procedures before being rescued by a move to the 'A team' under the leadership of the head office Hultin who is controlled but violent.
It was an enjoyable read and certainly a series I will revisit and also try and catch the tv series.
The principal character is Paul hjelm who at the outset faces disciplinary procedures before being rescued by a move to the 'A team' under the leadership of the head office Hultin who is controlled but violent.
It was an enjoyable read and certainly a series I will revisit and also try and catch the tv series.