The design and UX isn't done, Rob and Abbie, okkurrrr! 😌
smemmott's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Police brutality
marco5599's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
fast-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
4.5
Another fast and fun Martin Beck case. Subtle as a sledgehammer, the social criticism, but who cares when our hero and his team of grumblers are after a cop killer whose weapon of choice is a.. Bayonet! Such a bloody mess. And not the only weapon he's handy with. The why and the who make it compelling, the action makes it spectacular and tense. Yes, shots will be fired. And lots of 'em. Best Beck I have read. Best Beck I have seen as well. With that I mean Bo Widerberg's (little known?) film adaptation The Man on the Roof (1976). Worth the watch for the helicopter scene alone.
obredwolf's review against another edition
dark
funny
informative
mysterious
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
2.25
senkahawke's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
gavinneedham's review against another edition
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
johnnyb1954's review against another edition
4.0
More tragic and more action-filled than previous entries in the series. There is still the plodding procedure, but less of it So I was tempted to give only three stars, but it was a very good read. The police characters remain sharply drawn, flawed, yet each contributing to the team.
There are a few words that seem out of place so it makes me question the translation.
The authors seem to have tired of a couple of characters that I enjoyed and eliminate them.
The ending is abrupt and leaves us hanging as to some of the outcome.
I grew tired of Martin Beck’s constant cold. But at least it is referred to less in this book and his stomach trouble seems to have gone finally.
There are a few words that seem out of place so it makes me question the translation.
The authors seem to have tired of a couple of characters that I enjoyed and eliminate them.
The ending is abrupt and leaves us hanging as to some of the outcome.
I grew tired of Martin Beck’s constant cold. But at least it is referred to less in this book and his stomach trouble seems to have gone finally.