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3.37 AVERAGE
3.37 AVERAGE
“How can anyone live a whole different life parallel to the one shared with someone”.
Heine Bakkeid has delivered a bleak, yet beautiful, lyrical and even poetic piece of Nordic Noir. Set in the harsh climes of Northern Norway, Bakkeid introduces the reader to one of the most complex characters, Thorkild Aske who wrestles with his own demons, seems to balance on the edge of sanity and stability, and yet is fully human. The reader is given the privilege of walking beside Thorkild and getting a sense of the inner world he navigates.
“It is so real, this dream sequence, so intense, that when I wake, or drop back into reality, it is as though I have just walked through the wrong door and my body is filled with panic”.
The story itself is like a majestic crescendo, slowly swelling as we are taken on a journey to find he who is missing, only to confront that which is missing in us as well.
Bakkeid uses the landscape of Norway to its full advantage.. and the reader is transported to this arctic environment, immersed in this chilling tale.
I actually loved this and read it like it was a poetic reflective narrative. 5 stars and looking forward to the Thorkild Aske #2 when it is translated to the English.
Heine Bakkeid has delivered a bleak, yet beautiful, lyrical and even poetic piece of Nordic Noir. Set in the harsh climes of Northern Norway, Bakkeid introduces the reader to one of the most complex characters, Thorkild Aske who wrestles with his own demons, seems to balance on the edge of sanity and stability, and yet is fully human. The reader is given the privilege of walking beside Thorkild and getting a sense of the inner world he navigates.
“It is so real, this dream sequence, so intense, that when I wake, or drop back into reality, it is as though I have just walked through the wrong door and my body is filled with panic”.
The story itself is like a majestic crescendo, slowly swelling as we are taken on a journey to find he who is missing, only to confront that which is missing in us as well.
Bakkeid uses the landscape of Norway to its full advantage.. and the reader is transported to this arctic environment, immersed in this chilling tale.
I actually loved this and read it like it was a poetic reflective narrative. 5 stars and looking forward to the Thorkild Aske #2 when it is translated to the English.
With thanks to the publisher for the copy received. I’ve read a few Norwegian novels but I have never read anything like I Will Miss You Tomorrow. Aske was a character who like many before him has a private life that is a mess. But his private life has caused him to lose his career as an investigator in internal affairs and placed him in prison. I misunderstood most of his situation initially. When what happened to him was revealed I had a lot more sympathy, respect and liking for him.
It was a book that had me shivering whilst reading. The weather conditions, the freezing cold water, the attitudes and abuse he faced from former friends and colleagues. I learned more about certain medical conditions than I expected, drug dependency and Norwegian village life. I read the most graphic description of an autopsy I have ever read , where I could practically smell the body.
It is a crime novel with a supernatural slant. Not too much, just enough to unsettle me and question whether it was a hallucination or ‘reality’. Aske is one of the more intriguing characters I have met, I hope I don’t have to wait too long for book two.
It was a book that had me shivering whilst reading. The weather conditions, the freezing cold water, the attitudes and abuse he faced from former friends and colleagues. I learned more about certain medical conditions than I expected, drug dependency and Norwegian village life. I read the most graphic description of an autopsy I have ever read , where I could practically smell the body.
It is a crime novel with a supernatural slant. Not too much, just enough to unsettle me and question whether it was a hallucination or ‘reality’. Aske is one of the more intriguing characters I have met, I hope I don’t have to wait too long for book two.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Drug abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Medical content, Suicide attempt, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Domestic abuse, Car accident
dark
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This is a pretty gloomy book, featuring a suicidal main character tormented by his past. Luckily, there are streaks of humour to undercut the despair so it feels like a dark comedy at times. The tone is a bit weird. You get the grimness of a possible murder investigation and you also get a descriptive enema scene! I liked the supernatural aspect in the form of ghosts and a clairvoyant, it’s something different in crime fiction.
The story takes a while to get going because we have to go through Aske’s many problems. His characterisation as a pill-popping addict doesn’t track with who he was before prison. I didn’t buy his obsession with a woman he only knew for 5 days. He performs physical feats that are impossible unless he’s also a supernatural being (he’s not). I got tired of his drama by the end. I enjoyed the mystery but I wish I liked the hero more.
CW: suicide attempts, suicidal ideation, domestic abuse
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The story takes a while to get going because we have to go through Aske’s many problems. His characterisation as a pill-popping addict doesn’t track with who he was before prison. I didn’t buy his obsession with a woman he only knew for 5 days. He performs physical feats that are impossible unless he’s also a supernatural being (he’s not). I got tired of his drama by the end. I enjoyed the mystery but I wish I liked the hero more.
CW: suicide attempts, suicidal ideation, domestic abuse
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The first in a series that I will continue on with. Another severely damaged ex-detective who can't help but get involved in cases Thorkild Aske is not the most likeable character but yet the writing and story is so compelling that you can't help but read through to the end.
If, however, you are sensitive to reading about drug taking, suicide and being underwater I would not recommend this book.
If, however, you are sensitive to reading about drug taking, suicide and being underwater I would not recommend this book.
Trigger warnings: drug addiction, death of a loved one, death, violence, graphic descriptions of dead bodies, autopsy, alcohol abuse, murder.
I had high hopes for this because I've really enjoyed a lot of Scandinavian crime in the past, and this one felt quite different - the protagonist is a former police officer who's recently been released from jail and is struggling with drug addiction and chronic pain and ends up investigating the disappearance of his dead partner's cousin.
My problem here was the pacing. There would be moments of extreme action and then it would go back to plodding along for fifty-odd pages. And then there was so much detail and action crammed into the last chunk of the book that I honestly ended the book feeling like I didn't quite know how the whole thing ultimately played out.
Will I keep reading the series? I mean, maybe? But it's not going to be a priority.
I had high hopes for this because I've really enjoyed a lot of Scandinavian crime in the past, and this one felt quite different - the protagonist is a former police officer who's recently been released from jail and is struggling with drug addiction and chronic pain and ends up investigating the disappearance of his dead partner's cousin.
My problem here was the pacing. There would be moments of extreme action and then it would go back to plodding along for fifty-odd pages. And then there was so much detail and action crammed into the last chunk of the book that I honestly ended the book feeling like I didn't quite know how the whole thing ultimately played out.
Will I keep reading the series? I mean, maybe? But it's not going to be a priority.
A truly atmospheric read, I Will Miss You Tomorrow was a strange and compelling read. Firstly, I have never read anything like this before. But seeing as to how the author has been called Stephen King’s Norwegian heir, I will take that as a sign to go pick up King’s book soon.
Moving on, this book is also the epitome of a thriller with an unreliable narrator. Recently, ‘domestic thrillers’ seem to have taken the reading sphere by storm and something that is common to them all is the unreliable narrator trope. So perhaps if you have been a fan of Gone Girl, The Girl On The Train, Into The Water, The Woman in cabin 10, etc, this is the book for you. And another thing that I have not come across before is an unreliable male narrator. So it was quite a new angle.
The overall plot takes place roughly across two weeks but the terrible weather makes it feel much longer. The details are vividly written and in its realistic portrayal, this book was novel for me. I really enjoyed reading it a lot. There were weird paranormal/supernatural segments which were another twist added to the tale. I think this has been the perfect book for me to read, in order to expand my reading in this genre.
The character is one of real interest – Thornkild Aske has many dimensions and the way his mind works was unique. His experiences and the way they have shaped him into the person he is now is quite a journey. The shifts in timelines were also a great addition to the narrative style that the author has taken up.
I rate this book 3.75/5 stars.
Moving on, this book is also the epitome of a thriller with an unreliable narrator. Recently, ‘domestic thrillers’ seem to have taken the reading sphere by storm and something that is common to them all is the unreliable narrator trope. So perhaps if you have been a fan of Gone Girl, The Girl On The Train, Into The Water, The Woman in cabin 10, etc, this is the book for you. And another thing that I have not come across before is an unreliable male narrator. So it was quite a new angle.
The overall plot takes place roughly across two weeks but the terrible weather makes it feel much longer. The details are vividly written and in its realistic portrayal, this book was novel for me. I really enjoyed reading it a lot. There were weird paranormal/supernatural segments which were another twist added to the tale. I think this has been the perfect book for me to read, in order to expand my reading in this genre.
The character is one of real interest – Thornkild Aske has many dimensions and the way his mind works was unique. His experiences and the way they have shaped him into the person he is now is quite a journey. The shifts in timelines were also a great addition to the narrative style that the author has taken up.
I rate this book 3.75/5 stars.
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
My first Nordic Noir book complete! Is this the best mystery plot I’ve ever read? No, but it’s certainly not the worst. It is however one of the most interesting character reads I’ve ever read in a mystery novel. Thorkild Aske has had a wild life before we are thrust into his world and try to piece him together as a person. As a character study alone, this novel is well worth reading and I had zero issues with the English translation!