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A review by markhoh
66 North by Michael Ridpath
4.0
I don't think I will ever appreciate the impact of the Icelandic financial crisis last decade. A series of actions of a few, coupled with global and economic forces beyond anyone's control, caused such havoc on a tiny nation.
Michael Ridpath does an amazing job in 'Far North' to detail the depth of impact of the crisis and even then only scratches the surface. Characters such as Matti and Freya who are hardly mentioned and merely subsidiary to the storyline highlight the personal tragedy of this Icelandic legacy.
Meanwhile Magnus Jonson, the American Icelander, somewhat removed from the crisis, plays centre stage in solving a series of shootings motivated by need for revenge on the minority of fat cats who were responsible for the chaos.
Magnus is a likeable and relatable character, wrestling his own demons, and I love the way Ridpath weaves Magnus' personal story throughout this second book in the series, leaving the reader anticipating what is to come. This series really satisfies my love for Nordic Noir and all things Iceland.
Michael Ridpath does an amazing job in 'Far North' to detail the depth of impact of the crisis and even then only scratches the surface. Characters such as Matti and Freya who are hardly mentioned and merely subsidiary to the storyline highlight the personal tragedy of this Icelandic legacy.
Meanwhile Magnus Jonson, the American Icelander, somewhat removed from the crisis, plays centre stage in solving a series of shootings motivated by need for revenge on the minority of fat cats who were responsible for the chaos.
Magnus is a likeable and relatable character, wrestling his own demons, and I love the way Ridpath weaves Magnus' personal story throughout this second book in the series, leaving the reader anticipating what is to come. This series really satisfies my love for Nordic Noir and all things Iceland.