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3.87 AVERAGE
3.87 AVERAGE
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I’m feeling like quite the jet setter after visiting Québec, England, Ireland, Israel & Denmark in recent literary travels. Now I’m returning to Norway to catch up with Chief Inspector William Wisting in the 13th instalment of the series.
And just in time. Wisting has been handed a politically sensitive case with strict instructions….perform a thorough investigation but tell as few people as possible.
Bernard Clausen was a well known politician who recently died. Nothing hinky there as it was from natural causes. The real mystery arose after his colleague found boxes of money hidden in Clausen’s cabin. Wisting needs to find out where it came from PDQ before word leaks out & hits the political fan.
He handpicks a few select colleagues & swears them to secrecy. Included is his journalist daughter Line who is given the task of looking into Clausen’s personal & professional background. None of them could have guessed where it all would lead. And it’s not long before some sinister events make it clear there are those who’d prefer they stop digging.
I’ve always thought of this series as more thinking man’s mysteries than action driven thrillers. Don’t get me wrong, there are definitely some hair raising moments. But it’s Wisting’s understated style & dogged determination that drives the plot. He’s a smart, likeable guy whose brain never stops turning over the evidence.
Line has inherited her father’s drive & has a different approach that adds to the investigation. Also returning is cop Adrian Stiller, a character you may remember from the last book. Initially I was leery as he was a bit of a scumbag in that one. He & Line have some history & he’s not above using those around him to further his ambitions.
Progress on the case is initially slow. The team feels as if they’re trying to assemble a giant jigsaw without knowing what the final picture looks like. Or even some of the pieces. The plot is intricate & it takes a while to lay the groundwork but after a couple of connections are made, the pace picks up considerably with a literal race to the finish.
For me this didn’t score quite as high on the entertainment meter as the last book ([b:The Katharina Code|41865994|The Katharina Code|Jørn Lier Horst|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1537165684l/41865994._SY75_.jpg|56990103]) as it has a more sober tone. But I can always rely on this author to deliver a smart, well plotted story that keeps you guessing. I enjoy Wisting’s company & hope he doesn’t mind if I tag along on his next case. If you’re a fan of Arnaldur Indriðason, Håkan Nesser, Leif Persson or Quentin Bates, you should be reading this series.
And just in time. Wisting has been handed a politically sensitive case with strict instructions….perform a thorough investigation but tell as few people as possible.
Bernard Clausen was a well known politician who recently died. Nothing hinky there as it was from natural causes. The real mystery arose after his colleague found boxes of money hidden in Clausen’s cabin. Wisting needs to find out where it came from PDQ before word leaks out & hits the political fan.
He handpicks a few select colleagues & swears them to secrecy. Included is his journalist daughter Line who is given the task of looking into Clausen’s personal & professional background. None of them could have guessed where it all would lead. And it’s not long before some sinister events make it clear there are those who’d prefer they stop digging.
I’ve always thought of this series as more thinking man’s mysteries than action driven thrillers. Don’t get me wrong, there are definitely some hair raising moments. But it’s Wisting’s understated style & dogged determination that drives the plot. He’s a smart, likeable guy whose brain never stops turning over the evidence.
Line has inherited her father’s drive & has a different approach that adds to the investigation. Also returning is cop Adrian Stiller, a character you may remember from the last book. Initially I was leery as he was a bit of a scumbag in that one. He & Line have some history & he’s not above using those around him to further his ambitions.
Progress on the case is initially slow. The team feels as if they’re trying to assemble a giant jigsaw without knowing what the final picture looks like. Or even some of the pieces. The plot is intricate & it takes a while to lay the groundwork but after a couple of connections are made, the pace picks up considerably with a literal race to the finish.
For me this didn’t score quite as high on the entertainment meter as the last book ([b:The Katharina Code|41865994|The Katharina Code|Jørn Lier Horst|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1537165684l/41865994._SY75_.jpg|56990103]) as it has a more sober tone. But I can always rely on this author to deliver a smart, well plotted story that keeps you guessing. I enjoy Wisting’s company & hope he doesn’t mind if I tag along on his next case. If you’re a fan of Arnaldur Indriðason, Håkan Nesser, Leif Persson or Quentin Bates, you should be reading this series.
Ännu en jättebra bok av Horst! Den här ingår liksom Katharinakoden i serien om cold cases, och Wisting och Line är huvudkaraktärer som vanligt.
En tidigare medlem av norska regeringen dör i en hjärtattack, och i hans fritidshus hittas nio kartonger med pengar i olika valutor. Wisting anlitas av riksåklagaren för att i hemlighet undersöka var pengarna kommer ifrån och varför de är där.
Spännande utan att gå för snabbt, en lugn och realistisk stämning och tempo genom hela boken.
En tidigare medlem av norska regeringen dör i en hjärtattack, och i hans fritidshus hittas nio kartonger med pengar i olika valutor. Wisting anlitas av riksåklagaren för att i hemlighet undersöka var pengarna kommer ifrån och varför de är där.
Spännande utan att gå för snabbt, en lugn och realistisk stämning och tempo genom hela boken.
The second instalment in the Cold Case Quartet. Classic Nordic Noir involving William Wisting investigating cold cases. Despite his quite frankly irritating liability of a daughter, I still enjoyed it enough to read the rest of the author’s offerings.
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
I always thoroughly enjoy reading Jørn Lier Horst’s books and The Cabin is no exception. An easy read procedural featuring the sure and steady detective William Wisting is a relaxing and almost comforting read. I love the way Horst writes.. brief, descriptive of the stuff of everyday thoughts and peripheral actions that brings the reality of each chapter to life in my mind.
The Cabin is the second of Horst’s cold case quartet, the first being The Katharina Code which was equally as good as this one. This one delves into a number of cases that intersect, and builds to a realistic and anticipated climax.
Always a good read. 4 solid stars.
The Cabin is the second of Horst’s cold case quartet, the first being The Katharina Code which was equally as good as this one. This one delves into a number of cases that intersect, and builds to a realistic and anticipated climax.
Always a good read. 4 solid stars.
adventurous
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Heerlijk boek om ‘s avonds te luisteren voor ik ga slapen
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I've read a few books from this author recently. The last two felt clumsy and overly complicated. This one though, was great. A really enjoyable read.
tense
medium-paced
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
No
This book is a political thriller which starts as a mystery of some hidden money found after a politician dies. As the team investigate they get pulled into a number of other crimes that may be linked and discover the secrets and lies that have been hidden for some years. It was well written and kept me hooked.