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bookph1le's review against another edition
3.0
I really hoped the ending of my book was cut off or something. Otherwise, the ending was terrible. In general, the book was pretty good. If you're looking for an action-packed crime novel, this isn't so much that. Instead, it's a character study with a slow, psychological mystery at its core. The major problem with it is that it drags at times, but I thought the characters were generally pretty well-done, and watching the plot slowly unfold was satisfying.
tobinlopes's review against another edition
3.0
The second Sejer mystery was structured much differently than the first as it includes the criminal's point of view as much, or more, than Sejer's. It was a good change and kept things interesting. Fossum's Sejer is a deep and well rounded character who has flaws but great strengths and is the guy you would want investigating a crime you have a stake in - unless, of course, you're the perp. :)
I gave it an 8/10 on my personal scale.
-tpl
I gave it an 8/10 on my personal scale.
-tpl
sandin954's review against another edition
3.0
Though this is the second book translated into English featuring Norwegian Detective Inspector Sejer this was really more of a psychological suspense tale than a police procedural. The actual plot is a bit weak but the book really shines with its insights and descriptions of characters with mental illnesses.
lubos's review against another edition
4.0
výborné!
https://luboskrah.wordpress.com/2016/02/18/kto-sa-boji-vlka-nech-nechodi-do-lesa/
https://luboskrah.wordpress.com/2016/02/18/kto-sa-boji-vlka-nech-nechodi-do-lesa/
michael5000's review against another edition
3.0
Interesting scenario, and a good read -- but where's Inspector Sejer? He seems missing from his own series in this installment.
zoechristofis's review against another edition
3.0
i really enjoyed the dynamic of the two antagonists, they ended up becoming heroes in the end and their relationship was enjoyable to see. tho, i did get bored of the inspector pov, which is unusual for karin fossum books, the lead inspector (that this series is about) wasn’t as charming as normal and i found those chapters harder to get through
all in all the plot twist was nicely done and once again the police dogs bring the case to a close
all in all the plot twist was nicely done and once again the police dogs bring the case to a close
virtuella66's review against another edition
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
jhbandcats's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
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? Yes
5.0
The third in the Inspector Sejer series is a fast-paced tale of three broken people who are brought together over a murder and a robbery. One is the failed bank robber, one a schizophrenic who frightens the townspeople, and one a neglected boy in a reform school. All three are shunned by society, friendless and adrift in either their lives or their fractured minds.
The detective trying to solve the murder is interrupted by the news of a hostage who needs to be rescued - and then it transpires that the two crimes are connected. He’s a widower who is still grieving his wife after nine years, fair and well-liked by his fellow detectives. As we get to know them, the three damaged characters become increasingly sympathetic as well. It was painful to see how these three came to be so messed up.
The resolution of the mystery was quite satisfying and unexpected. I really enjoyed this and am tempted to read more in this series.
The detective trying to solve the murder is interrupted by the news of a hostage who needs to be rescued - and then it transpires that the two crimes are connected. He’s a widower who is still grieving his wife after nine years, fair and well-liked by his fellow detectives. As we get to know them, the three damaged characters become increasingly sympathetic as well. It was painful to see how these three came to be so messed up.
The resolution of the mystery was quite satisfying and unexpected. I really enjoyed this and am tempted to read more in this series.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Body shaming, Eating disorder, Fatphobia, Gore, Murder, Abandonment, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, Alcohol, Death of parent, Gun violence, Kidnapping, Mental illness, Forced institutionalization, and Grief