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Ich jage dich by Lars Kepler

es_the_book_hoarder's review against another edition

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5.0

I've not read the other books in this series, but I'm certainly going to get them now! I was drawn to this book simply because of the cover and I'm so glad I was. It really is a compelling read. I couldn't put it down and if the others in the series are half as good I'll be more than happy.

ausbelle's review against another edition

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5.0

Joona Linna is a total badass.
Stalker is well paced, intelligent and a captivating read.

mschiqui's review against another edition

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dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

4.5

candacesiegle_greedyreader's review against another edition

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5.0

After finishing "Stalker" I was surprised to see that the book format is 640 pages. I tore through this thing like the famous hot knife through . . .

Well, when you finish "Stalker" you'll know what I mean.

With the outpouring about sexual harassment following the Kavanough confirmation, I wasn't sure I wanted to read a book full of women victims, but once I got started on "Stalker" it was impossible to stop. Lars Kepler's books include interesting psychological slants courtesy of the psychiatrist and hypnotist Erik Maria Bark, a badly flawed and deeply interesting character. DS Margot Silverman leads the police search for killer who posts videos of his victims in the moments before he enters their homes. She's days from having her third child, always hungry and very uncomfortable.. She refuses to go on maternity leave until this killer is caught.

So where's Joona Linna, the Finnish detective believed dead? Well, not. Joona reappears. He's another one of those characters who's such a fascinating mess you can't wait for him to show up in a scene. This novel works as a stand-alone but you will definitely want to go back and catch up on Joona's story.

How to do many of these really hair-raising crime stories come from countries with little crime? The two writers who equal Lars Kepler are all in on creating frighting, exciting, and un-putdownable stories. If you get that little frisson of pleasure at a truly chilling story, you'll love "Stalker."

catearcagni's review against another edition

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dark mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

Good one, might read some more from Kepler. 
Some tense scenes where way too drawn out though, especially the chases and action scenes. Instead of keeping the tension it seemed like the resolution would never come and it got frustrating. 
But overall super great, interesting characters and good mystery, satisfying conclusion too.

valentilka's review against another edition

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5.0

Odteraz sú všade doma zatiahnuté žaluzia.

sorrytodisturbyou's review against another edition

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mysterious slow-paced

4.0

margaridang's review against another edition

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3.0

Estava super indecisa em relação às estrelas. É um livro grande, mas fácil e rápido de ler. Talvez o que gosto mais na escrita deles, é que os capítulos são super pequenos. Não torna a história entediante e mesmo que um capítulo esteja a ser mais complicado, rapidamente termina e passa para o seguinte. Sem qualquer problema é fácil ler mais de 200 páginas seguidas.
No entanto, achei o livro um pouco extenso demais. A meio estava mesmo convencida que lhe ia dar duas estrelas. A história parecia não avançar muito e só toma um rumo viciante a partir das 400 páginas, secalhar mais. Sou fã e é o quinto livro que leio desta dupla de escritores. Fiz questão de comprar todos e fiquei surpreendida ao descobrir que sou também fã deste género de livros. Já o era em filmes e séries, mas agora sou ainda mais obcecada com tudo o que envolve homicídios etc.
Nos livros anteriores falo sobre não conseguir criar qualquer tipo de conexão com Joona. Isso mudou um pouco, finalmente, cinco livros depois. Já gosto mais da personagem e estou, não diria entusiasmada, mas lá perto por saber e descobrir como é que ele vai lidar com esta nova fase da sua vida. É, sem dúvida uma personagem inteligente e agrada-me que as histórias nunca sejam contadas através do mesmo.
A partir das 500 páginas fui apanhada de surpresa. Nos livros anteriores foi sempre fácil de descobrir os assassinos, ou em alguns casos era logo revelado, mas neste livro ou estava distraída e não percebi, foi uma revelação que não estava mesmo nada à espera.
Em breve vou começar O Caçador.

densorterytter's review against another edition

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dark mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

ldvorak11's review against another edition

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dark mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0