I’m often wary about works from Nordic authors because I fear the prose might be somewhat heavy – and it’s certainly a misconception I should cure myself of… This novel sounds like the perfect way of changing my mind, and I particularly like your description of the character dynamic between the two detectives. Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Then you should totally give this one a try. I found the writing style quite fantastic and easy to get absorbed in. I always associated those Nordic thrillers to VERY dark murders and that’s definitely no misconception hahah Thank you for reading, Maddalena! 😀
I will certainly be watching the show!! Hahaha I really will of course but your review really sells the book too. I admit that I have that fear too as many screenwriters don’t make for the best book writers. It sounds like he understands both formats so knows how to work them both. I admit I’m tempted to read it even though its brutal because of the swift POV switch and his easy adaptability.
I look forward to seeing how it’ll translate as a TV series too. But I love how it worked out quite well as a book. The super short chapters was a huge change of pace to the long chapters from my usual fantasy books too! Hope you enjoy this story, in whichever form you decide to read it, Dani!
Thank you so much, Caroline! You should definitely try one out. They’re a lot dark and grimmer. Sort of like how the TV show Dark feels like compared to Stranger Things! 😀
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Brilliant review! I loved this one very much, but then I didn’t have problems with the multiple perspectives 😊
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Thanks, Inge! Glad to hear you loved it too. I can’t wait to see what it’s like as as TV series now. 😀
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Fabulous review. Adding it to my TBR.
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Thank you so much for reading, Beth! Hope you love it as much as I do when you get the chance to trying it out. 😀
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I just requested it from the library. There are 100 people ahead of me, so it will be a bit. lol But I am looking forward to it.
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That’s such a huge queue! At least it shows how popular it is hahah Hope you enjoy it when you get the chance to try it out, Beth! 😀
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lol I know! I wasn’t expecting to be waiting so long, but I will let you know as soon as I get it. 🙂
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I love the Nordic fiction… Esp Jussi Adler-Olsen. I will add this one to my TBR. I haven’t read a good police procedural in awhile.
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I definitely need to try more. I know Jo Nesbo is at the top of my list, for example!
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I’ve read 4-5 of his. I’ve found the early ones are not as developed as the newer ones.
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I love detective novels because of the embedded mysteries. Awesome review😊
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Same here. The mystery is always fun. The detective who tries to solve is also just as fascinating. 😀 Thank you for reading, Marie!
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So true. You’re welcome Lashaan😊
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Wonderful review! I agree with a lot of what you said and enjoyed this quite a bit!
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Thanks, Sarah! Yep. I remember your particular issue with the multiple point of views. Otherwise, this was indeed quite an enjoyable read!
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Brilliant review! I haven’t read this book yet but it’s next on the list.
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Thank you so much, Darina! I do hope you love it as much as I did in that case! 😀
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I’m often wary about works from Nordic authors because I fear the prose might be somewhat heavy – and it’s certainly a misconception I should cure myself of… This novel sounds like the perfect way of changing my mind, and I particularly like your description of the character dynamic between the two detectives. Thanks for sharing! 🙂
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Then you should totally give this one a try. I found the writing style quite fantastic and easy to get absorbed in. I always associated those Nordic thrillers to VERY dark murders and that’s definitely no misconception hahah Thank you for reading, Maddalena! 😀
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Well Lashaan this one seems brilliant! I am glad your fears were unwarranted!
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It really was! Thank you for reading, Sophie! 😀 😀
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totally going to read this one! Thanks for sharing!
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You definitely have to! It’s so good! Thank you for reading. ❤
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I will certainly be watching the show!! Hahaha I really will of course but your review really sells the book too. I admit that I have that fear too as many screenwriters don’t make for the best book writers. It sounds like he understands both formats so knows how to work them both. I admit I’m tempted to read it even though its brutal because of the swift POV switch and his easy adaptability.
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I look forward to seeing how it’ll translate as a TV series too. But I love how it worked out quite well as a book. The super short chapters was a huge change of pace to the long chapters from my usual fantasy books too! Hope you enjoy this story, in whichever form you decide to read it, Dani!
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Amazing review, Lashaan ! The book sounds captivating, I know a lot of people enjoy “nordic thrillers” but I haven’t read one yet ! 😊
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Thank you so much, Caroline! You should definitely try one out. They’re a lot dark and grimmer. Sort of like how the TV show Dark feels like compared to Stranger Things! 😀
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Mystery Thrillers aren’t my thing, but after seeing the cover on Instagram I had to check out your review. 📚
Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I enjoyed reading them. 👍✨
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The ARC does have such a cool design! I’m glad to hear that I made this sound like a must-read! Thank YOU for reading! 😁😁
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I’ve been wanting to pick this one up! Fantastic review!
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I definitely recommend it! I hope you get around to trying it out soon. Thank you so much! 😀
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