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elzbellz's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
catwithahat's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-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
3.5
litwithleigh's review against another edition
4.0
Tysm Harper for my beautiful gifted copy in exchange for an honest review. IYKYK, my reviews are always honest.
One sentence review: A solid Nordic Noir; part crime, part character study.
SYNOPSIS
Detective Eira Sjodin is tasked with investigating a man's kidnapping and imprisonment that may have connections to other similar cases when her boss GG goes missing as well.
MY OPINION
Yes, the ratings are quite low so either Nordic readers have crazy high expectations or the English translation elevated the story or I have terrible taste
One sentence review: A solid Nordic Noir; part crime, part character study.
SYNOPSIS
Detective Eira Sjodin is tasked with investigating a man's kidnapping and imprisonment that may have connections to other similar cases when her boss GG goes missing as well.
MY OPINION
Yes, the ratings are quite low so either Nordic readers have crazy high expectations or the English translation elevated the story or I have terrible taste
hasselblad's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
laurahastoomanywips's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
I had enjoyed book 1 so had been looking forward to this.
The plot was an interesting one, and the characters of Eira, her family and other police were well drawn. It just felt a little stilted and disjointed in the telling, which made it difficult to get into. Once it reached the conclusion, I was gripped to see how things would turn out.
The plot was an interesting one, and the characters of Eira, her family and other police were well drawn. It just felt a little stilted and disjointed in the telling, which made it difficult to get into. Once it reached the conclusion, I was gripped to see how things would turn out.
lukemorganartist's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Physical abuse, Violence, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Mental illness, Medical content, Dementia, and Grief
Minor: Pandemic/Epidemic