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224 pages • first pub 1969 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780307390929
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Crime/Black Lizard
Publication date: 02 June 2009
Description
The lightning-paced fifth novel in the Martin Beck mystery series by the internationally renowned crime writing duo, Maj Sjöwall and Per Wahlöö, finds Beck investigating one of the strangest, most violent, and unforgettable crimes of his career.Th...
Community Reviews Summary of 239 reviews
Moods
dark 75%
tense 50%
adventurous 25%
funny 12%
lighthearted 12%
reflective 12%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 50% | A mix: 37% | Character: 12%Strong character development?
No: 57% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 14%Loveable characters?
Yes: 50% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 42% | No: 14%Average rating
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Graphic
Fire/Fire injury, Violence, Murder
224 pages • first pub 1969 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780307390929
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Crime/Black Lizard
Publication date: 02 June 2009
Description
The lightning-paced fifth novel in the Martin Beck mystery series by the internationally renowned crime writing duo, Maj Sjöwall and Per Wahlöö, finds Beck investigating one of the strangest, most violent, and unforgettable crimes of his career.Th...
Community Reviews Summary of 239 reviews
Moods
dark 75%
tense 50%
adventurous 25%
funny 12%
lighthearted 12%
reflective 12%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 50% | A mix: 37% | Character: 12%Strong character development?
No: 57% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 14%Loveable characters?
Yes: 50% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 42% | No: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Fire/Fire injury, Violence, Murder