Murder at the Savoy by Maj Sjöwall, Per Wahlöö

Murder at the Savoy

Martin Beck Police Mystery #6

Maj Sjöwall, Per Wahlöö with Ken Knoespel (Translator), Amy Knoespel (Translator)

204 pages first pub 1970 (editions)

fiction crime mystery dark mysterious slow-paced
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The shocking sixth novel in the Martin Beck mystery series by the internationally renowned crime writing duo by Maj Sjöwall and Per Wahlöö finds Beck investigating a brutal assassination. When Viktor Palmgren, a powerful Swedish industrialist is s...

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Community Reviews Summary of 220 reviews

Moods

mysterious 76%
dark 46%
reflective 23%
tense 23%
adventurous 15%
funny 15%
challenging 7%
informative 7%
relaxing 7%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 28%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 45% | A mix: 36% | Character: 18%

Strong character development?

No: 63% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 9%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 54% | No: 27% | Yes: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.57

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