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The Reckoning
by Yrsa Sigurðardóttir
Scandinavian crime fiction adds another grim and intricately plotted book to its repertoire. This is a good and fast-paced read that takes the reader to Iceland, so excellent escapist reading.
While it is not a stand-out among this type of fiction and the names are difficult to pronounce (even with the provided glossary), this will appeal to those who like old crime cases that are still affecting contemporary lives. There was one smaller twist I did not see coming and the interweaving of the other characters' lives was satisfying. Tone is uneasy throughout though a touch of romantic interest lightens things a bit.
Suggest binge reading this just to keep the characters straight.
While it is not a stand-out among this type of fiction and the names are difficult to pronounce (even with the provided glossary), this will appeal to those who like old crime cases that are still affecting contemporary lives. There was one smaller twist I did not see coming and the interweaving of the other characters' lives was satisfying. Tone is uneasy throughout though a touch of romantic interest lightens things a bit.
Suggest binge reading this just to keep the characters straight.