drkottke 's review for:

Blood Ties by Jo Nesbø

3.5

dark tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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A sequel to The Kingdom was probably unnecessary, but revisiting the survivors of that tale was a diverting read. There are some MacGuffins that feel a little contrived, and much depends on shady real estate deals and surveying. Not exactly scintillating in those parts.