The Root of Evil by Håkan Nesser

288 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction crime thriller dark mysterious slow-paced
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July 2007. A letter arrives on Inspector Barbarotti’s doorstep detailing a murder that is about to take place in his quiet Swedish town. By the time the police track down the subject of the letter, he is already dead.So when a second letter arrive...

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Community Reviews Summary of 95 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
mysterious 66%
tense 44%
challenging 22%
sad 22%
funny 11%
reflective 11%

Pace

medium 55%
slow 44%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | N/A: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 40% | Yes: 40% | N/A: 20%

Average rating

3.68

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