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4.12 AVERAGE
4.12 AVERAGE
Lars Kepler's "The Sandman" revealed the villain a lot earlier than their previous books. In general, one could say that this whole book's focus was rather on the villain. I found this kind of a shift interesting, because it brought some freshness to the series.
Although one could consider Joona Linna's career so far as "successful", he still has one case that his conscience does not believe is over yet: the case of Jurek Walter, a cold-blooded torturer of those people that have once stood in his way and who has a really good understanding about human psychology. I really loved Saga's POV and backstory: one only gets strong if their life has treated them roughly.
Although one could consider Joona Linna's career so far as "successful", he still has one case that his conscience does not believe is over yet: the case of Jurek Walter, a cold-blooded torturer of those people that have once stood in his way and who has a really good understanding about human psychology. I really loved Saga's POV and backstory: one only gets strong if their life has treated them roughly.
After around 13 years since his kidnapping a young man is found wandering cold and sick, but his sister is still stuck. Saga Bauer has to go undercover and try to get information from serial killer Jurek Walter to save the sister before it's to late.
This was a reread as I have a little project rereading Lars Keplers books. I didn't think I would enjoy this as much the second time around but geez what a book. Still gets under my skin and get me on the edge of my seat!
This was a reread as I have a little project rereading Lars Keplers books. I didn't think I would enjoy this as much the second time around but geez what a book. Still gets under my skin and get me on the edge of my seat!
Aina vaan paranee, koskahan tulisi seuraava osa... ja voi tsiisus mikä loppu taas kerran! Ei voi muuta kuin roikkua koukussa ;)
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This book started out slow for me. I wasn’t really invested, but I pushed through and I am so glad I did. The story and the twists kept me up all night reading. This was my first Lars Kepler read and I can’t wait to read more.
Fantastisk bra - beste av Kepler sålangt.
Creepy oppbygning og en skikkelig psykologisk thriller. Pageturner! Komplett omtale ligger her:
http://ebokhyllami.blogspot.no/2013/05/bokomtale-sandmannen-av-lars-kepler.html
Creepy oppbygning og en skikkelig psykologisk thriller. Pageturner! Komplett omtale ligger her:
http://ebokhyllami.blogspot.no/2013/05/bokomtale-sandmannen-av-lars-kepler.html
O livro é daqueles que a gente não consegue parar de ler. Tem serial killer, detetive famoso, detetive mulher fodona. E o enredo é até interessante mas passa do ponto. A sequência “final” é tão cheia de “adrenalina” que chega quase a ser um pastelão.
Tendo dito tudo isso é preciso dizer que eu gostei do livro!
Tendo dito tudo isso é preciso dizer que eu gostei do livro!
Definitely the best of Kepler thus far; just couldn't put it down. Books like this are the reason why I have a hate/love relationship with cliffhangers.
Ah I had missed Joona Linna. This series is so good y’all. The Sandman is the fourth installment and my favorite so far.
This one gave me the creeps. The crimes are very dark and might keep you up at night. If you like gritty crime fiction you’re going to love this series. The Sandman gives you the worst serial killer yet.
Lars Keplar is so good at giving you characters you want to read about. Joona is a complicated detective that I’m fascinated with. Does it get a little annoying that every other character is all, “Joona is the best”? Yes. But is Joona the best…maybe
This one gave me the creeps. The crimes are very dark and might keep you up at night. If you like gritty crime fiction you’re going to love this series. The Sandman gives you the worst serial killer yet.
Lars Keplar is so good at giving you characters you want to read about. Joona is a complicated detective that I’m fascinated with. Does it get a little annoying that every other character is all, “Joona is the best”? Yes. But is Joona the best…maybe