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3.99 AVERAGE
3.99 AVERAGE
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I have to commend the authors for the rare good portrayal of a blind character, now I only need to see a good portrayal of a blind character who can still see some stuff, something most people appear to think is impossible. Other than that, fantastic story and a villain impossible to predict as usual
STALKER by Lars Kepler is definitely one of my favorite books I’ve read this year. It’s very graphic and extremely detailed but it’s a wild ride that I loved. I’ve always enjoyed police procedural type of books and this is no exception. When a book creeps you out and makes you actually feel like you are being watched, you know it’s good! I loved the characters in the book, and can’t wait to read the rest of Kepler’s work to see how they’ve all developed to this point. STALKER is part of a series, but they can all be read standalone. This was my first Kepler book and I was okay without knowing the series background, but now that I’m hooked on the writing I’ll be catching up!
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Since it has been proven that the Sandman is dead, the hypnotist Erik Maria Bark goes to find him somewhere only a few know to look. With a heavy heart, Joona decides to return and is soon knees deep in a new case that somehow feels so familiar. He is not part of the investigation team any more and his chair and table now belong to police officer Margot Silverman. It seems kind of unbelieveable how much information one ex-policeman is able to retrieve from colleagues that he is more up-to-date than his former colleagues.
I liked the surprising plot twist. But there are still some hidden sub-stories in this book that are not explained further- like, what happens between Joona and the woman who is caring for him in the camp where he is hiding? Should I keep it in mind for further reference?
I liked the surprising plot twist. But there are still some hidden sub-stories in this book that are not explained further- like, what happens between Joona and the woman who is caring for him in the camp where he is hiding? Should I keep it in mind for further reference?
My latest reread of Joona Lina series by the husband and wife duo Lars Kepler. Still love the series this time around, thankfully. Such an intense and nail biting suspense and if what I remember is correct the best one are yet to come. So excited to continue!
Lars Kepler har et suverænt sprog og måde at fortælle sin historie på. Selvom der var noget historie med undervejs, så var det ikke noget der gjorde bogen kedelig eller som gjorde den træg at komme videre med. Bogen var en klar page-turner, og man måtte bare læse videre for at finde ud af hvad det var for en stalker, og hvad det næste skridt ville være. Jeg regnede personligt ikke ud hvem morderen var før det nærmest var for sent og hele historien udfoldet. Det har forfatteren gjort godt!
What can I say, I LOVE the Joona Linna series from Lars Kepler. I really need to start at the beginning, but after how The Sandman ended I just had to read Stalker. I do find myself getting overwhelmed with the length, but as I read on I realize that I can’t put it down! The story is gripping and I love the suspense and thrill.
I'm a sucker for Swedish crime thrillers and didn't realise I hadn't reviewed this at the time! My wife actually bought me a copy of this, hence the late review. I remember reading the Hypnotist and feeling I was missing something - not realising Stalker is the 5th book in the series, that makes sense. Stalker is another example of why Swedish crime fiction is so engrossing - thrilling characters, desolate places and nordic noir. Recommended - but remember to read at least The Hypnotist first!