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ingrida's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
alittlemixofvix's review
5.0
This didn’t exactly go in the direction I thought it would, but I loved it. I also didn’t realise it was part of a series, which I will be looking into as soon as possible, but it can easily be read as a standalone.
There was a lot going on, but it all started coming together at the end in a brilliant reveal. I was trying to figure out the cases and how they could be linked but I definitely did not see it coming. Especially the doll – that was a brilliant twist. The characters were great too, such individual personalities and I felt their emotions along with them.
My only negative was keeping track of the names, but that’s only because it’s been translated from Icelandic to English and as such the names aren’t common to me.
Overall, I just couldn’t put this book down, it was thoroughly gripping and it even gave me goosebumps at times. Happy publication day!
*I received a complimentary copy of the e-book from NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
There was a lot going on, but it all started coming together at the end in a brilliant reveal. I was trying to figure out the cases and how they could be linked but I definitely did not see it coming. Especially the doll – that was a brilliant twist. The characters were great too, such individual personalities and I felt their emotions along with them.
My only negative was keeping track of the names, but that’s only because it’s been translated from Icelandic to English and as such the names aren’t common to me.
Overall, I just couldn’t put this book down, it was thoroughly gripping and it even gave me goosebumps at times. Happy publication day!
*I received a complimentary copy of the e-book from NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
seang81's review
3.0
Normally I wouldn't jump in with book 5 of a series, however, it seems the case with translated crime novels that they begin partway through a series. Anyways, The Doll got off to a good start - I mean, who isn't creeped out by dolls at the best of times! Creepy and horrific until it wasn't. Disparate plots brought together throughout the book meant the ending worked, however, it just wasn't the novel I was expecting. Read this if you're a fan of European/Scandinavian/Icelandic crime thrillers.
bookguyinva2022's review against another edition
4.0
I'm a huge fan of Yrsa Sigurdardottir. Sadly this was probably my least favorite book. It should have ended a bit sooner. But it was full of her signature twists and creepiness.
spinach69888's review against another edition
4.0
Man patīk šīs autores darbi, arī šis bija interesants un raiti lasāms. BET- viena teikuma dēļ, gandrīz, tika sabojāta visa grāmata. Jaunavības plēve? Nopietni? Vai švakas zināšanas piemita visiem, kas izlasīja šo grāmatu pirms tā tika publicēta?
myslizaczytanej's review against another edition
3.0
Poprzednie części bardziej mi się podobały. Tutaj do jakiegoś 40% historia się wlokła, nic się nie działo, i dopiero później faktyxznie się rozkręciło. I wtedy było bardzo fajnie :) zaraz zabieram się za kolejna cześć
thebookishkimmy's review against another edition
3.0
This was ok for a police procedural/crime book, but I was expecting creepy Chucky doll vibes and it didn’t deliver. I was honestly holding out for this doll to come back into play but I’m disappointed it didn’t have more to do with the story. Still, it’s written well and as far as crime fiction goes, it’s a good read, just not what I had been expecting.
umrapazquele's review against another edition
3.0
Ainda vou ponderar as 4, mas para já fica assim...
Gostei da história, da originalidade e da construção de vários casos levarem a um grande desfecho surpreendente.
Mas, por outro lado, penso que esta história poderia ter sido contada com menos 100/150 páginas...
Existem várias interrupções nos diálogos para descrever o pensamento ou raciocínio de uma personagem, e durante 2/3 páginas o diálogo fica interrompido, o que me fez perder o fio à meada em alguns deles.
Overall, um bom policial, que ficaria melhor com menos páginas que só estão para encher
Gostei da história, da originalidade e da construção de vários casos levarem a um grande desfecho surpreendente.
Mas, por outro lado, penso que esta história poderia ter sido contada com menos 100/150 páginas...
Existem várias interrupções nos diálogos para descrever o pensamento ou raciocínio de uma personagem, e durante 2/3 páginas o diálogo fica interrompido, o que me fez perder o fio à meada em alguns deles.
Overall, um bom policial, que ficaria melhor com menos páginas que só estão para encher