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~ There was usually no escaping the snow in the wintertime in this, the northernmost town in Iceland, which was so close to the Arctic Circle, the sun disappeared behind the mountains in the depths of winter… ~

Another trip to Iceland, and I gotta say this is one of the best trips yet! First off, it was really good. With each installment I’m further invested in the lives of Ari Thór, and Tomas and all involved.

It was strange for it to be taken out of Siglufjörður, especially with the changes in all the lives of the main characters since Rupture. But you don’t question the changes, they work. The landscape just adds to the story as much as the characters.

The mystery was interesting too, and murders, and a flex back to the past. It was interesting with a good outcome that kept you guessing right until the end. Sad story with its conclusion.

Loved the end for AT and Kristian, with enough breadcrumbs now leading to the next instalment that I’m beyond excited for! The revelation on his Da, where’s my popcorn?! Only problem is Borrowbox is giving me a date in June for availability!!!

Audiobook Length: 6hrs, 46mins

Narrator: Leighton Pugh

Translator: Quentin Bates

🎧 Listened to on Borrowbox 🎧

Read: 06/03/25 - 07/03/25
Release Date: 2013 (Icelandic)

rowingrabbit's review

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4.0

The perfect read for a lazy day. The Ari Thór series continues with this atmospheric & compelling story full of family drama & old secrets. It's a quick read set during a cold & snowy Xmas in northern Iceland & I got so wrapped up, it had me reaching for a sweater (until I remembered it's 30° outside...🙄). Bring on the next one.

heysiri's review against another edition

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dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

linibini's review

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adventurous emotional mysterious 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? Complicated

3.5

laurarash's review against another edition

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4.0

I’m fond of this series tho I believe they’ve been translated out of order makes it a tad bit confusing. This one was very atmospheric for it being close to Christmas as I finished it. As always wonderful descriptions of the Icelandic world that transport you there with each page.
Thanks to Orenda for this review copy.

perrorist's review against another edition

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1.0

Even if this is a translated version, the writing is amateurish. In different hands, the story could have come alive, instead of plodding along to an indifferent end.

buhonivel's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

beukwurm's review against another edition

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4.0

So turns out this is number 5 in a sequence that I've never read any of the previous of! Didn't stop me enjoying it and wanting to know whodunnit. It's one of those mysteries where the detective also has a backstory that they eek out - I assume over several books. I'll need to try to get my hands on the earlier ones!

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