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A review by wherethewildreadsare
Blaze Me a Sun by Rachel Willson-Broyles, Christoffer Carlsson
challenging
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Thank you so much to Random House for the advanced copy in exchange for an honest review!
Blaze Me a Sun is Carlsson's American debut novel. Originally translated from Swedish and told from the perspective of a fictional true crime author, Blaze Me a Sun centers around a Swedish police officer (Sven) in the mid to late 1980's & his obsession to find a serial killer and bring him to justice. Battling his own illness, he slowly disintegrates into a shell of who he was, but with the self-imposed obligation to find him, even years after his last killing. Blurring morals in the process.
Years later, Sven's son Vidar, now a cop himself, carries over the need to solve the case that became his dad's life obsession. Lines are blurred, and we're faced with questioning the ideas of "nature vs. nurture", "fate and karma", family, and duty. What is the truth? And does everyone always benefit from it?
I ended up listening to this as an audio & really enjoyed it! I don't normally enjoy police crime thrillers as much but this was a fun listen once you got into it.
Blaze Me a Sun is Carlsson's American debut novel. Originally translated from Swedish and told from the perspective of a fictional true crime author, Blaze Me a Sun centers around a Swedish police officer (Sven) in the mid to late 1980's & his obsession to find a serial killer and bring him to justice. Battling his own illness, he slowly disintegrates into a shell of who he was, but with the self-imposed obligation to find him, even years after his last killing. Blurring morals in the process.
Years later, Sven's son Vidar, now a cop himself, carries over the need to solve the case that became his dad's life obsession. Lines are blurred, and we're faced with questioning the ideas of "nature vs. nurture", "fate and karma", family, and duty. What is the truth? And does everyone always benefit from it?
I ended up listening to this as an audio & really enjoyed it! I don't normally enjoy police crime thrillers as much but this was a fun listen once you got into it.