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280 pages • first pub 1975 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780307390882
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Crime/Black Lizard
Publication date: 27 July 2010
Description
The final novel in the Martin Beck mystery series by Maj Sjöwall and Per Wahlöö is a masterful, all consuming tale that rushes toward a thrilling, unexpected climax. With a new introduction by Dennis Lehane: Tension so thick the reader could crack...
Community Reviews Summary of 163 reviews
Moods
dark 66%
tense 55%
reflective 33%
adventurous 22%
challenging 22%
funny 11%
Pace
fast 9%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 60% | A mix: 40%Strong character development?
No: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 12%Loveable characters?
No: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 28%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 71% | Yes: 28%Average rating
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Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, Gore, ViolenceModerate
Police brutality, Racism, Adult/minor relationship280 pages • first pub 1975 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780307390882
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Crime/Black Lizard
Publication date: 27 July 2010
Description
The final novel in the Martin Beck mystery series by Maj Sjöwall and Per Wahlöö is a masterful, all consuming tale that rushes toward a thrilling, unexpected climax. With a new introduction by Dennis Lehane: Tension so thick the reader could crack...
Community Reviews Summary of 163 reviews
Moods
dark 66%
tense 55%
reflective 33%
adventurous 22%
challenging 22%
funny 11%
Pace
fast 9%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 60% | A mix: 40%Strong character development?
No: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 12%Loveable characters?
No: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 28%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 71% | Yes: 28%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, Gore, ViolenceModerate
Police brutality, Racism, Adult/minor relationship