The Man Who Went Up in Smoke by Maj Sjöwall
The Man Who Went Up in Smoke

Maj Sjöwall

The Man Who Went Up in Smoke

Martin Beck Police Mystery #2

Maj Sjöwall with Per Wahlöö

198 pages first pub 1966 (editions)

fiction crime mystery dark mysterious medium-paced
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The masterful second novel in the Martin Beck series of mysteries by the internationally renowned crime writing duo Maj Sjöwall and Per Wahlöö, finds Beck searching for a well-known Swedish journalist who has disappeared without a trace.Inspector ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 397 reviews

Moods

mysterious 91%
dark 58%
tense 33%
adventurous 25%
funny 16%
challenging 8%
reflective 8%

Pace

medium 69%
fast 15%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 50% | A mix: 30% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 9%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 90% | It's complicated: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.65

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