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A review by bookishprats
Rupture by Ragnar Jónasson
4.0
Another series by Ragnar Jónasson that I am loving! The books in this series are very character-driven and it keeps you wanting for more.
In this one, we have multiple storylines that were intricately and cleverly connected.
In Siglufjörður, Ari Thór is trying to investigate an old case where a woman had died in mysterious circumstances in an isolated fjord of Hedinsfjörður. He’s assisted by Ísrún, who in Reykjavik, is also investigating a case of her own.
As the story progressed, and the characters investigated the mysteries, I couldn't help but try to work out the connections between the several secondary characters introduced. And despite so many characters, I was not confused once. Jónasson impressively builds distinct characters with equally unique backstories.
I loved the pace at which the primary characters have grown and developed throughout the series.It was not at all hurried. With every book, I learn more about them and I like them more. I love Ari Thór and I am starting to like Ísrún too.
And the best part of these books is the setting. I had mentioned it before and I will mention it again I love Jónasson's descriptive writing. Atmospheric as always, this book transported me to Iceland with its vivid descriptions. The small town of Siglufjördur is in quarantine, thus cutting it off and adding to its claustrophobic feels. And one of the mysteries is set in a more isolated and deserted area and when Ari Thor visits it, I got the chills.
I cannot recommend this series enough! It is very beautifully written and translated.
In this one, we have multiple storylines that were intricately and cleverly connected.
In Siglufjörður, Ari Thór is trying to investigate an old case where a woman had died in mysterious circumstances in an isolated fjord of Hedinsfjörður. He’s assisted by Ísrún, who in Reykjavik, is also investigating a case of her own.
As the story progressed, and the characters investigated the mysteries, I couldn't help but try to work out the connections between the several secondary characters introduced. And despite so many characters, I was not confused once. Jónasson impressively builds distinct characters with equally unique backstories.
I loved the pace at which the primary characters have grown and developed throughout the series.It was not at all hurried. With every book, I learn more about them and I like them more. I love Ari Thór and I am starting to like Ísrún too.
And the best part of these books is the setting. I had mentioned it before and I will mention it again I love Jónasson's descriptive writing. Atmospheric as always, this book transported me to Iceland with its vivid descriptions. The small town of Siglufjördur is in quarantine, thus cutting it off and adding to its claustrophobic feels. And one of the mysteries is set in a more isolated and deserted area and when Ari Thor visits it, I got the chills.
I cannot recommend this series enough! It is very beautifully written and translated.