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211 pages • first pub 1968 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780307390509
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Crime/Black Lizard
Publication date: 10 February 2009
Description
The incredible fourth novel in the Martin Beck mystery series by the internationally renowned crime writing duo Maj Sjöwall and Per Wahlöö, finds Martin Beck heading a major manhunt in pursuit of a mass-murderer. With a new introduction by Jonatha...
Community Reviews Summary of 453 reviews
Moods
dark 65%
tense 46%
funny 23%
challenging 15%
adventurous 11%
lighthearted 11%
reflective 11%
relaxing 11%
sad 7%
emotional 3%
Pace
fast 20%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 68% | A mix: 31%Strong character development?
No: 44% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 27%Loveable characters?
No: 35% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 29%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 83% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 52% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 17%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Sexism, Gun violence, MurderMinor
Rape, Racism
211 pages • first pub 1968 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780307390509
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Crime/Black Lizard
Publication date: 10 February 2009
Description
The incredible fourth novel in the Martin Beck mystery series by the internationally renowned crime writing duo Maj Sjöwall and Per Wahlöö, finds Martin Beck heading a major manhunt in pursuit of a mass-murderer. With a new introduction by Jonatha...
Community Reviews Summary of 453 reviews
Moods
dark 65%
tense 46%
funny 23%
challenging 15%
adventurous 11%
lighthearted 11%
reflective 11%
relaxing 11%
sad 7%
emotional 3%
Pace
fast 20%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 68% | A mix: 31%Strong character development?
No: 44% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 27%Loveable characters?
No: 35% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 29%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 83% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 52% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 17%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Sexism, Gun violence, MurderMinor
Rape, Racism