Straffet by Yrsa Sigurðardóttir

Straffet

Children's House #2

Yrsa Sigurðardóttir

10 hours, 42 minutes • first pub 2015 (view editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller dark mysterious fast-paced
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Straffet is ideal for readers who relish intricately plotted Nordic Noir thrillers that weave psychological depth with relentless tension, appealing to those drawn to morally complex characters and chillingly atmospheric mysteries.

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Community Reviews

3.87
based on 675 reviews

Moods

dark: 89%

mysterious: 68%

tense: 62%

sad: 39%

emotional: 32%

challenging: 25%

adventurous: 17%

reflective: 1%

Pace

33% of readers chose fast
60% of readers chose medium
5% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

43% of readers chose Plot
50% of readers chose A mix
4% of readers chose Character
2% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

28% of readers chose Yes
37% of readers chose Complicated
28% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

30% of readers chose Yes
43% of readers chose Complicated
23% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

22% of readers chose Yes
6% of readers chose Complicated
61% of readers chose No
9% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

48% of readers chose Yes
30% of readers chose Complicated
18% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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