276 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781913193737
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Orenda Books
Publication date: 10 October 2019
Description
When a depressed, alcoholic single mother disappears, everything suggests suicide, but when her body is found, Icelandic Detective Elma and her team are thrust into a perplexing, chilling investigation. When single mother Maríanna disappears from...
Community Reviews Summary of 62 reviews
Moods
mysterious 77%
tense 55%
reflective 22%
challenging 11%
emotional 11%
sad 11%
Pace
fast 33%
slow 22%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 66% | Plot: 33%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 16%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 33% | No: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 33% | No: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Death of parentModerate
FatphobiaMinor
Addiction, Bullying, Cancer
276 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781913193737
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Orenda Books
Publication date: 10 October 2019
Description
When a depressed, alcoholic single mother disappears, everything suggests suicide, but when her body is found, Icelandic Detective Elma and her team are thrust into a perplexing, chilling investigation. When single mother Maríanna disappears from...
Community Reviews Summary of 62 reviews
Moods
mysterious 77%
tense 55%
reflective 22%
challenging 11%
emotional 11%
sad 11%
Pace
fast 33%
slow 22%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 66% | Plot: 33%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 16%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 33% | No: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 33% | No: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Death of parentModerate
FatphobiaMinor
Addiction, Bullying, Cancer