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180 pages • first pub 1967 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780307390479
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Crime/Black Lizard
Publication date: 10 February 2009
Description
The chilling third -- and breakthrough -- novel in the Martin Beck mystery series by the internationally renowned crime writing duo, finds Martin Beck investigating a string of child murders. With an introduction by Jo Nesbo: Sj wall and Wahl ha...
Community Reviews Summary of 340 reviews
Moods
mysterious 83%
tense 66%
sad 41%
challenging 16%
funny 16%
emotional 8%
Pace
medium 25%
slow 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 55% | A mix: 33% | N/A: 11%Strong character development?
No: 87% | It's complicated: 12%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 37% | N/A: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual assault, Child abuse, MurderModerate
Child death
180 pages • first pub 1967 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780307390479
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Crime/Black Lizard
Publication date: 10 February 2009
Description
The chilling third -- and breakthrough -- novel in the Martin Beck mystery series by the internationally renowned crime writing duo, finds Martin Beck investigating a string of child murders. With an introduction by Jo Nesbo: Sj wall and Wahl ha...
Community Reviews Summary of 340 reviews
Moods
mysterious 83%
tense 66%
sad 41%
challenging 16%
funny 16%
emotional 8%
Pace
medium 25%
slow 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 55% | A mix: 33% | N/A: 11%Strong character development?
No: 87% | It's complicated: 12%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 37% | N/A: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual assault, Child abuse, MurderModerate
Child death