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A review by atlas_shruggs
Vetrarmein by Ragnar Jónasson
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
My first attempt at reading Nordic noir (specifically Icelandic) did not go very well to say the least. Perhaps I should have started with the first book in the series, maybe that would've made the best experience more enjoyable, but I found the characters to be unbelievably flat and irritating. Ari didn't seem to give a shit about the case, his thoughts the entire time were either consumed by his ex or by Ugla. Like I get that he had a lot going on but Jesus. And then he kept saying that him and Kristín had broken up because he focused so much on work, but he barely focused on it at all.
I found the murder mystery to be lacking as well, I just didn't feel particularly keen to find out what happened.
Also I was promised a storm and it barely even made an appearance. I was hoping for a more locked room mystery vibe with the town closing down, but unfortunately that is not at all what I got.
I found the murder mystery to be lacking as well, I just didn't feel particularly keen to find out what happened.
Also I was promised a storm and it barely even made an appearance. I was hoping for a more locked room mystery vibe with the town closing down, but unfortunately that is not at all what I got.