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3.78 AVERAGE
3.78 AVERAGE
I really enjoy this series. Interesting characters that grow with each new novel. And the author is not afraid to end a book with a shock!
I thoroughly enjoy reading these books even though they all start out a bit slow. They have the compulsive readability of Lisa Jewell thrillers but with darker, more complicated, twistier plots–perfect for keeping my brain engaged when it is tired. I also have grown to care a lot about the regular characters. The thing that's starting to aggravate me as I get close to finishing the series is the author's ostensible belief that I'll only read the next book if there is a JUST GIVE ME THE SNOW AND THE MURDER AND THE DARK SWEDISH JOKES, CAMILLA. (That reminds me, I also really hate it when the books take place in a season that's not winter, but this is probably an unreasonable expectation on my part. It's certainly a lot less atmospheric when they're all eating ice cream and talking about boats.)
This one also veered into questionable territory as far as mental health diagnoses and their presentations but I understand that the books came out in Sweden even more years ago than they were released in the States.
Spoiler
cliffhanger at the end. I particularly resent that this one ended with the lives of several main characters in mortal peril.This one also veered into questionable territory as far as mental health diagnoses and their presentations but I understand that the books came out in Sweden even more years ago than they were released in the States.
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual violence
Moderate: Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis
Minor: Child abuse
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Camilla Lackberg não cessa de me surpreender. Numa saga cheia de altos ("Teia de Cinzas") e baixos ("Ave de Mau Agoiro"), Lackberg consegue atingir novo pico de genialidade literária neste 6º volume. Confesso que a pérfida imaginação da autora consegue ser perturbadora; o passado da personagem principal desta obra é uma sucessão maquiavélica de azares, torturas, abusos e perversões. "A Sombra da Sereia" foi uma angustiante cruzada rumo a um desfecho que se adivinha apenas a escassas páginas do fim. E que, mais uma vez, levanta o véu sobre o próximo livro. Imperdível!
Not a stand alone as if you didn't know the characters and some of their backstory, this would drop you into the middle of things along with quite a few people and would likely be too much.
The case wrapped up satisfactorily, but there is a cliffhanger ending.
The case wrapped up satisfactorily, but there is a cliffhanger ending.
La verdad que no me esperaba mucho de este libro. El anterior me gustó, pero me faltaba algo. En cambio, este si que me ha gustado bastante más. Una historia muy bien construida y con una historia y trasfondo tristes. El final agridulce cierra el broche.
