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edanar's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
sams84's review against another edition
4.0
This is the seventh in the Patrik Hedstrom series and it is still as good as all those that came before it. Not only are we pulled into the world of domestic violence but also into the tragedy that hit Erica's family at the end of the last book. This is an emotion fuelled story that has a number of twists, some you see coming, some that sneak up on you from the shadows in the corner. The characters are once again superbly written, my only critique is the huge emphasis this story puts on family and the importance of family relationships which for me came across a little judgmental and preachy at times (although that could just be the translation, or even just the way my mind works!). Other than that this is a great read and a superb story that adds to a brilliant series.
lostinfrance's review against another edition
4.0
I must first disclose that I have randomly found myself with an obsession for anything Scandinavian...t.v. shows, movies....and books. (Thank you Netflix and Girl with a Dragon Tattoo)....So, when my sister brought this book back from her Mediterranean cruise, I placed my hands on it and yelled "MINE".
This book is just a mystery....but I find that because it is NOT American and it is not as easy to figure out....and the author can (does) ignore ALL American mystery writing rules. Lovely. The story is interesting...(though there were a couple of time when I was sick of being left in the dark because the character already knew the answers).
The story is about a man who ends up dead after visiting his high school girlfriend. There are ghosts and boats....and cocaine, oh my. A spa, two sisters.....and a story that is NEVER finished (a tad annoying).
Read if you like mysteries (though this is better than Drug Store junk food)....or if you find yourself with the same malady that I suffer from.
This book is just a mystery....but I find that because it is NOT American and it is not as easy to figure out....and the author can (does) ignore ALL American mystery writing rules. Lovely. The story is interesting...(though there were a couple of time when I was sick of being left in the dark because the character already knew the answers).
The story is about a man who ends up dead after visiting his high school girlfriend. There are ghosts and boats....and cocaine, oh my. A spa, two sisters.....and a story that is NEVER finished (a tad annoying).
Read if you like mysteries (though this is better than Drug Store junk food)....or if you find yourself with the same malady that I suffer from.
joana_mds's review against another edition
challenging
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
farfuglietti's review against another edition
2.0
Questo settimo volume è stata una grande delusione. Il mistero è praticamente inesistente, la soluzione ovvia. Il grande flashback presente in ogni libro, questa volta è VERAMENTE inutile ed oltretutto OVVIO. Tutto sto mistero quando si capiva dai primi capitoli che i due erano gay. Ah wow. La risoluzione del mistero è lasciata un po' così. Tipo, state cercando di capire com'era Matts? Non ha nessun amico e fate fatica? E, allora, scusa cara Läckberg, ad un certo punto dici che Matts ha ottenuto il lavoro perché era il miglior amico della capa. E interrogare lui no, eh? L'altra storyline dei due fratelli è altrettanto inutile in quanto non si intreccia per niente per la storia, a parte che si sospetta che il fratello abbia ammazzato Matte, ma è ovvio che non sia stato lui. Poi per quanto riguarda la parte della banda di motociclisti, mi pare un pessimo tentativo di copiare la trilogia di Larsson, ovviamente non riuscendoci. Ed anche lì, si risolve in nulla come praticamente tutto.
E poi, riguardo la vita personale dei vari personaggi, anche se questo non c'entra con questo libro in particolare, ma, Camilla, ci dici tutto dei tuoi personaggi, ma ci vuoi per favore dire che diamine è successo ad Anna quando ha ammazzato il marito? No tanto per sapere eh.
E poi, riguardo la vita personale dei vari personaggi, anche se questo non c'entra con questo libro in particolare, ma, Camilla, ci dici tutto dei tuoi personaggi, ma ci vuoi per favore dire che diamine è successo ad Anna quando ha ammazzato il marito? No tanto per sapere eh.
noelishi's review against another edition
5.0
Puntuación CAWPILE: 9.14
Personajes: 8.75
Ambientación / Worldbuilding: 9.25
Estilo de escritura: 9
Trama: 9
Enganche: 9.5
Lógica / Relaciones: 9
Disfrute: 9.5
Me ha gustado mucho. Tuve que empezarlo inmediatamente después de la entrega anterior y no me ha decepcionado.
El tinte místico/sobrenatural es novedoso con respecto a los demás de la saga, y me sorprendió bastante mientras lo leía. Me ha tenido muy enganchada.
Personajes: 8.75
Ambientación / Worldbuilding: 9.25
Estilo de escritura: 9
Trama: 9
Enganche: 9.5
Lógica / Relaciones: 9
Disfrute: 9.5
Me ha gustado mucho. Tuve que empezarlo inmediatamente después de la entrega anterior y no me ha decepcionado.
El tinte místico/sobrenatural es novedoso con respecto a los demás de la saga, y me sorprendió bastante mientras lo leía. Me ha tenido muy enganchada.