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3.65 AVERAGE
3.65 AVERAGE
At first I wondered why a Norwegian man had to travel to India to find himself a wife. Then I got to know the other characters in his hometown, and boy, are they a weird bunch!
This is an unsettling book because the reader is left to wonder whether the police caught the actual killer. That's not what I expect from crime novels in general and especially from the Konrad Sejer series.
I wonder whether Linda will appear in future Sejer books.
This is an unsettling book because the reader is left to wonder whether the police caught the actual killer. That's not what I expect from crime novels in general and especially from the Konrad Sejer series.
I wonder whether Linda will appear in future Sejer books.
4.75
Amazing writing and I loved the was the characters were developed and how the stories intertwined. This was such a good book I would recommend. Also it didn’t feel like every other murder mystery which I feel like often happens so yah you should read it. Oh and it made me cry which is odd because I read a good bit and only three books have made me cry in the past but this is now one of four I guess. Damn this is such a good book please give it a try.
Also I didn’t read the others so I don’t know what they’re like but I can vouch for this one.
Amazing writing and I loved the was the characters were developed and how the stories intertwined. This was such a good book I would recommend. Also it didn’t feel like every other murder mystery which I feel like often happens so yah you should read it. Oh and it made me cry which is odd because I read a good bit and only three books have made me cry in the past but this is now one of four I guess. Damn this is such a good book please give it a try.
Also I didn’t read the others so I don’t know what they’re like but I can vouch for this one.
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I enjoy the feel of Norway, the landscape, the cultural differences in the little town. Also great mystery and compelling characters.
4.5. I really liked this one, even though the ending was a bit less than clear :)
The grimmest of murders and the saddest of tales. Fossum's ability to evoke a landscape, a mood and a moment is exquisite. Absolutely best quality murder mystery skillfully constructed and executed.
I was so upset at the beginning of this book. I was expecting something totally different. I guess I should have at least read the cover of the book, an inspector sejer mystery! After changing my mindset I really enjoyed this book.
I read this for book club and thought it was a great mystery and well written. I also liked the characters and enjoyed the pace of the story. It really felt like a PBS Masterpiece Mystery (hint hint PBS)of which I am a huge fan so I think I am going to read another inspector Sejer book soon!
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Calling Out for You is the 5th book in the Inspector Sejer mystery series by Norwegian author, Karin Fossum. It's the 2nd book I've read in this interesting series.
Gunder Jomann is an elderly bachelor who works as a salesman in a hardware / agriculture type shop. His main friend is his married sister, Marie, who gives him a book about the world. Gunder decides to travel to India in the hopes he will meet a woman he can marry. On his vacation to India, he meets a waitress, Poona. They fall in love and marry. Gunder makes arrangements for Poona to travel to Norway where he will pick her up at the airport and take her back to Elvestad where they would make a life together.
The day Gunder was to go to the airport to meet Poona, his sister Marie is in a car collision and taken to the hospital in a coma. Since her husband is out of town, Gunder makes arrangements with the local taxi driver to go pick Poona up. Kalle arrive at the airport but Poona isn't there. Later that same night, a body is discovered in a field just a few miles from Gunder's home, dead with her face terribly beaten.
Inspector Sejer and his assistant Skarre arrive in Elvestad to conduct the investigation into her murder. It makes for a fascinating story, moving between, Sejer, Skarre and the various suspects and witnesses. Each and every character is interesting and well developed. The little town holds its secrets and gossips. You've got the young woman who witnesses the car near the murder site and develops strange feelings for Skarre. There is the pub owner who has Poona's suitcase. Or the old man who lives next to the field and is afraid to speak out about what he's seen.
It's an excellent personal study as well as an interesting mystery. The ending wasn't totally satisfactory but that's probably because I do prefer my mysteries cut and dried whereas this leaves things a bit open. But still an entertaining read. (3.5 stars)
Gunder Jomann is an elderly bachelor who works as a salesman in a hardware / agriculture type shop. His main friend is his married sister, Marie, who gives him a book about the world. Gunder decides to travel to India in the hopes he will meet a woman he can marry. On his vacation to India, he meets a waitress, Poona. They fall in love and marry. Gunder makes arrangements for Poona to travel to Norway where he will pick her up at the airport and take her back to Elvestad where they would make a life together.
The day Gunder was to go to the airport to meet Poona, his sister Marie is in a car collision and taken to the hospital in a coma. Since her husband is out of town, Gunder makes arrangements with the local taxi driver to go pick Poona up. Kalle arrive at the airport but Poona isn't there. Later that same night, a body is discovered in a field just a few miles from Gunder's home, dead with her face terribly beaten.
Inspector Sejer and his assistant Skarre arrive in Elvestad to conduct the investigation into her murder. It makes for a fascinating story, moving between, Sejer, Skarre and the various suspects and witnesses. Each and every character is interesting and well developed. The little town holds its secrets and gossips. You've got the young woman who witnesses the car near the murder site and develops strange feelings for Skarre. There is the pub owner who has Poona's suitcase. Or the old man who lives next to the field and is afraid to speak out about what he's seen.
It's an excellent personal study as well as an interesting mystery. The ending wasn't totally satisfactory but that's probably because I do prefer my mysteries cut and dried whereas this leaves things a bit open. But still an entertaining read. (3.5 stars)