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A review by shadedelight
The Torso by Helene Tursten
4.0
Excellent story, wonderful characters, love Irene Huss, the first true to life protagonist in a series like this. Irene is a formidable police inspector who is dedicated to her job and guilt ridden as a mother and wife. So she is typical of many women in demanding careers. Her nasty job makes it even more guilt ridden because of her long hours and the people she pursues.
In this instance, the necrophilia-sadism is disturbing, but the book is about the journey to find the murderer. The ending is absolutely a surprise.
I love the feeling of place Tursten is able to create, and the comfort level with her characters. Each of the police officers Irene deals with have a distinct character, and some not so great traits, just like us all. The dialogue is well done, the procedural aspects as well. Time is never compressed, it seems to be like it is happening right then.
In this instance, the necrophilia-sadism is disturbing, but the book is about the journey to find the murderer. The ending is absolutely a surprise.
I love the feeling of place Tursten is able to create, and the comfort level with her characters. Each of the police officers Irene deals with have a distinct character, and some not so great traits, just like us all. The dialogue is well done, the procedural aspects as well. Time is never compressed, it seems to be like it is happening right then.