The Darkness by Ragnar Jónasson

The Darkness

Hidden Iceland #1

Ragnar Jónasson with Arvid Nordh (Translator)

352 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller dark mysterious tense medium-paced
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Spanning the icy streets of Reykjavik, the Icelandic highlands and cold, isolated fjords, The Darkness is an atmospheric thriller from Ragnar Jonasson, one of the most exciting names in Nordic Noir.The body of a young Russian woman washes up on an...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,327 reviews

Moods

dark 87%
mysterious 82%
tense 46%
sad 36%
adventurous 17%
emotional 13%
challenging 11%
reflective 9%

Pace

medium 52%
fast 37%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Plot: 20% | Character: 18%

Strong character development?

No: 40% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 21%

Loveable characters?

No: 38% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 69% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.41

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