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3.86 AVERAGE
3.86 AVERAGE
Scandinavian crime fiction adds another grim and intricately plotted book to its repertoire. This is a good and fast-paced read that takes the reader to Iceland, so excellent escapist reading.
While it is not a stand-out among this type of fiction and the names are difficult to pronounce (even with the provided glossary), this will appeal to those who like old crime cases that are still affecting contemporary lives. There was one smaller twist I did not see coming and the interweaving of the other characters' lives was satisfying. Tone is uneasy throughout though a touch of romantic interest lightens things a bit.
Suggest binge reading this just to keep the characters straight.
While it is not a stand-out among this type of fiction and the names are difficult to pronounce (even with the provided glossary), this will appeal to those who like old crime cases that are still affecting contemporary lives. There was one smaller twist I did not see coming and the interweaving of the other characters' lives was satisfying. Tone is uneasy throughout though a touch of romantic interest lightens things a bit.
Suggest binge reading this just to keep the characters straight.
dark
tense
medium-paced
Tykkäsin tosi paljon. Loppu oli olettamaton ja nautin juonesta ja tarinan kulusta. En ole vielä lukenut ensimmäistä kirjaa joten iso kysymysmerkki että mikä huldarilla ja freyjalla oli ongelmana. Kirja piti minut hereillä koko yön.
My goodness, could there be more plot threads and twists in this book? Yrsa knows how to make her readers suffer as much as the characters. Even in the epilogue she throws in googlies that astound and astonish. But it all makes so much sense.
Ever since Yrsa told me that she was writing a sequel to The Legacy, I couldn’t wait to get my hands on the book. Thanks to my local library I did. The Reckoning isn’t as gripping as its predecessor and the characters not as compelling. The central plot is just as devious and heinous but there was something much more plausible and cohesive to the first book that is lacking in this one.
I would also say the translation isn’t quite as polished. There are plenty of typos and a few awkward phrases and obvious mistranslations. But they didn’t detract from the story - in fact it made it all seem all the more intriguing.
As much as I love Freyja and Huldar, I found that they were not as interesting as when we first met them. Freya just wasn’t around as much as I would have liked. I don’t think Huldar’s insistence on hooking up with Freyja helped his characterization. It seemed to me like he couldn’t take the hint. He should really back away from Freyja, instead of permanently carrying a torch for her. She’s in this situation because of him and she needs to move on with her life. If there’s a third part I’d like to see them work as colleagues rather than anything else.
I do wish we’d been given snippets of why Huldar and Freyja are in the mess they’re in. As much as I loved The Legacy, I cannot remember all the details. It feels like eons since I read it so a quick refresher would have helped understand these characters once more.
The book is heavy in exposition which was at odds with the pacing. But this was a really quick and easy read despite the ensemble cast and myriad plot threads. I’d say that it wasn’t as accomplished as Yrsa’s other books and from time to time I felt like an editor had added some fixes which felt inauthentic or contrived.
But I loved the book all the same. It’s such an immersive world to get lost in. These characters feel real and you understand their anger and betrayal. Though this book doesn’t feel as personal as The Legacy, it is such a wonderful read. I really hope to read these characters in another story soon.
Ever since Yrsa told me that she was writing a sequel to The Legacy, I couldn’t wait to get my hands on the book. Thanks to my local library I did. The Reckoning isn’t as gripping as its predecessor and the characters not as compelling. The central plot is just as devious and heinous but there was something much more plausible and cohesive to the first book that is lacking in this one.
I would also say the translation isn’t quite as polished. There are plenty of typos and a few awkward phrases and obvious mistranslations. But they didn’t detract from the story - in fact it made it all seem all the more intriguing.
As much as I love Freyja and Huldar, I found that they were not as interesting as when we first met them. Freya just wasn’t around as much as I would have liked. I don’t think Huldar’s insistence on hooking up with Freyja helped his characterization. It seemed to me like he couldn’t take the hint. He should really back away from Freyja, instead of permanently carrying a torch for her. She’s in this situation because of him and she needs to move on with her life. If there’s a third part I’d like to see them work as colleagues rather than anything else.
I do wish we’d been given snippets of why Huldar and Freyja are in the mess they’re in. As much as I loved The Legacy, I cannot remember all the details. It feels like eons since I read it so a quick refresher would have helped understand these characters once more.
The book is heavy in exposition which was at odds with the pacing. But this was a really quick and easy read despite the ensemble cast and myriad plot threads. I’d say that it wasn’t as accomplished as Yrsa’s other books and from time to time I felt like an editor had added some fixes which felt inauthentic or contrived.
But I loved the book all the same. It’s such an immersive world to get lost in. These characters feel real and you understand their anger and betrayal. Though this book doesn’t feel as personal as The Legacy, it is such a wonderful read. I really hope to read these characters in another story soon.
Well, that was way darker than I expected. This Freyja and Huldar series is a completely different kettle of fish from the Thora mysteries. I am definitely hooked, but also very disturbed.
Whereas the first Freyja and Huldar story was over-the-top gory, this book ekes out the gore over the course of the narrative. It's almost like a slasher film - you get an inkling of how the bad guy is killing people, then at the end, it's murder and mayhem everywhere. I prefer this approach, at least in this book, it makes more sense to keep the violence for the end.
Yrsa isn't holding back on showing the inhumanity of criminal behaviour with this series. The first book was disturbing enough, but this one? This is nightmare-inducing stuff. And, so painfully real. There are going to be so many readers who pick up this book and recognize the horrifying events contained within. Crikey.
The only part I probably could have done without is the Freyja and Huldar will-they-won't-they relationship. It's a bit annoying and detracts from the characters. On their own, the protagonists are very interesting, but together they don't always work.
I also wish there were more female detectives. There's only one at the moment, and she's a bit of a caricature. I hope Yrsa adds more in the future.
I think this series is shaping up to be really interesting. I do feel like the characters are going to need a lot of psychological help after these two cases. Any more like this and they might just quit their jobs.
Whereas the first Freyja and Huldar story was over-the-top gory, this book ekes out the gore over the course of the narrative. It's almost like a slasher film - you get an inkling of how the bad guy is killing people, then at the end, it's murder and mayhem everywhere. I prefer this approach, at least in this book, it makes more sense to keep the violence for the end.
Yrsa isn't holding back on showing the inhumanity of criminal behaviour with this series. The first book was disturbing enough, but this one? This is nightmare-inducing stuff. And, so painfully real. There are going to be so many readers who pick up this book and recognize the horrifying events contained within. Crikey.
The only part I probably could have done without is the Freyja and Huldar will-they-won't-they relationship. It's a bit annoying and detracts from the characters. On their own, the protagonists are very interesting, but together they don't always work.
I also wish there were more female detectives. There's only one at the moment, and she's a bit of a caricature. I hope Yrsa adds more in the future.
I think this series is shaping up to be really interesting. I do feel like the characters are going to need a lot of psychological help after these two cases. Any more like this and they might just quit their jobs.
This was my first time reading Yrsa and it certainly won't be my last. Her writing is dark with plenty of twists and turns and some complex but interesting characters. Brilliant and highly recommended.
continue to enjoy this series. though i hope the on off again romance doesn’t drag on to much longer.
I like this author, her writing style and development. I prefer to listen to the audio versions because the character names and city names can be confusing, and hearing them pronounced helps me continue with the story. But this narrator is terrible. Her accent is so British that I couldn't even understand the characters names. It was very confusing and took away from the story.
Wish Goodreads had this listed in English.
Excellent book.
Excellent book.