francesmthompson 's review for:

Last Rituals by Yrsa Sigurðardóttir

3.0

dark mysterious medium-paced

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While this book flowed along quite comfortably and kept up with many a Nordic noir trope, it also wasn't as dark, fast-paced or tense as some of the stories I've read in this genre, and I was surprised how the main character was very relatable and "normal". The book had a lot of historical detail (which I haven't checked if it's true or not) that was woven into the plot better than some efforts. I do have to say, however, the writing hasn't aged well

with fatphobic comments and a very ableist plot twist thrown in without a backward glance

so do keep it in mind that it was published before many socio-political movements that have thankfully educated (some of!) us to know and do better.