The Laughing Policeman by Maj Sjöwall, Per Wahlöö

The Laughing Policeman

Martin Beck Police Mystery #4

Maj Sjöwall, Per Wahlöö with Alan Blair (Translator)

211 pages • first pub 1968 (view editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller dark mysterious medium-paced
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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...

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Community Reviews

3.87
based on 723 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 86%

dark: 68%

tense: 50%

funny: 26%

challenging: 21%

reflective: 13%

adventurous: 10%

sad: 10%

lighthearted: 7%

relaxing: 7%

emotional: 5%

informative: 2%

Pace

27% of readers chose fast
59% of readers chose medium
13% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

65% of readers chose Plot
31% of readers chose A mix
3% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

28% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
46% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

40% of readers chose Yes
32% of readers chose Complicated
28% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

15% of readers chose Yes
7% of readers chose Complicated
73% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

44% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
44% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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