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pandarius_pinkman's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
gabmc's review
3.0
This is the third of the Korner and Werner books which has been published in English and I hope the translators are working on more because I feel like I'm missing out. Fifteen year old Oscar has gone missing, leaving a note behind which could be a suicide note. Meanwhile, the body of one of Oscar's teachers turns up in an incineration plant. One of the people who first saw the teacher's body is the father of Oscar's best friend, Iben - and he seems very nervous about something. As the investigation into Oscar's disappearance proceeds, another of his teacher's gets hit by a train - which may be an accident. Korner's friend, Esther de Laurenti, makes an appearance in this book - and her interest in death masks and anthropology and a book she wants to write are helpful in providing clues to the police. Oscar's parents run an art gallery and auction house that was involved in a scandal a few years ago and Jeppe and Anette are not sure if his disappearance could be related to these events. In that case, the couple received threatening letters. This is definitely one of those times when I wish GoodReads had 1/2 star ratings as I would give this book 3 1/2 stars ... very close to four stars.
annelvogel's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
hellolasse's review against another edition
4.0
Okaaaaaaaaay?!
Hvad så nu?
Kommer der mere eller der slut!
Damn nogle temaer tag op!
Hvad så nu?
Kommer der mere eller der slut!
Damn nogle temaer tag op!
duparker's review
4.0
Really enjoyable thriller. The tone of this series is enjoyable and certainly evokes the culture and character of Scandinavia.
lilyb1245's review
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
magyvonne's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
rozlev's review
4.0
This is the third book in a great series. Not quite as good as the first two books. The story is a bit convoluted, and some side plots feel like filler and take away from the main story, but still an enjoyable fast read.
marilynw's review
4.0
The Harbor by Katrine Engberg
Once again we are in Copenhagen with Jeppe Kørner and Anette Werner doing their job as investigators with the Violent Crimes Department. A fifteen year old boy has disappeared and there is a note that could be from the boy, a kidnapper, or a part of a school lesson. It's not clear what the note is meant to be, if anything. But the parents are wealthy and had threats to their lives several years ago and are sure that their son has been kidnapped.
Jeppe and Anette hit brick walls everywhere they look. So many people are not telling them things they know. And then a body is found and things get even more desperate. For both Jeppe and Anette this missing boy has them thinking about children, parenthood, and their own relationships.
As with the previous two English translations, this story is dark. It's full of the feel of the Copenhagen harbor, the sounds, smells, and sights coming alive on the page. Jeppe and Anette's emotions are a part of the story, too, as their lives continue to evolve. Sadly, even though there are five or so books in this series, the English translations skip some books and it's easy to know we've missed happenings in the lives of Jeppe and Anette. I would have loved to get to read these books in order but know to be thankful for the translations that we have gotten. I don't read a series out of order but I'm willing to do so when we get the next book translated into English.
Pub: Feb 22, 2022
Thank you to Gallery Books and NetGalley for this ARC.
Once again we are in Copenhagen with Jeppe Kørner and Anette Werner doing their job as investigators with the Violent Crimes Department. A fifteen year old boy has disappeared and there is a note that could be from the boy, a kidnapper, or a part of a school lesson. It's not clear what the note is meant to be, if anything. But the parents are wealthy and had threats to their lives several years ago and are sure that their son has been kidnapped.
Jeppe and Anette hit brick walls everywhere they look. So many people are not telling them things they know. And then a body is found and things get even more desperate. For both Jeppe and Anette this missing boy has them thinking about children, parenthood, and their own relationships.
As with the previous two English translations, this story is dark. It's full of the feel of the Copenhagen harbor, the sounds, smells, and sights coming alive on the page. Jeppe and Anette's emotions are a part of the story, too, as their lives continue to evolve. Sadly, even though there are five or so books in this series, the English translations skip some books and it's easy to know we've missed happenings in the lives of Jeppe and Anette. I would have loved to get to read these books in order but know to be thankful for the translations that we have gotten. I don't read a series out of order but I'm willing to do so when we get the next book translated into English.
Pub: Feb 22, 2022
Thank you to Gallery Books and NetGalley for this ARC.