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A review by laurenla
Beyond the Truth by Anne Holt
3.0
A writer well worth reading in translation, with a truly cantankerous and difficult police detective lead, Hanne. She reminded me in some ways of the Danish lead character of The Bridge TV series...with everyone around mesmerised by her and awed by her detection skills.
As I haven't read the earlier books in this Norwegian police procedural series there was a bit too much importance placed on Hanne's long-term relationships. Holt is a strong writer, detailed and realistic, not overly gory and I would recommend this series for the unusual lead and glimpse of Norwegian life. I have read and highly recommend the next book in the series, 1222 and plan to go back and start at the beginning of Hanne's career!
As I haven't read the earlier books in this Norwegian police procedural series there was a bit too much importance placed on Hanne's long-term relationships. Holt is a strong writer, detailed and realistic, not overly gory and I would recommend this series for the unusual lead and glimpse of Norwegian life. I have read and highly recommend the next book in the series, 1222 and plan to go back and start at the beginning of Hanne's career!