A review by tony_t
The Locked Room by Maj Sjöwall, Per Wahlöö

adventurous funny mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

This was, I believe, the second Martin Beck police mystery that I’ve read and I don’t remember the first one. But i thoroughly enjoyed “The Locked Room” for its cast of characters, its cleverly convoluted but believeable plot, and the humor that is included with delightful regularity. I was expecting something noirish (it is Swedish after all) but found instead a happy and/or deserved resolution for most characters. A big smiley face emoji for this novel.