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ghostlyprose's review against another edition
dark
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
kudos to mankell for creating the palpable cold dread that comes with scandinavian literature, it was on point. beyond that, the book was boring and the resolution underwhelming. it was fine, as it fell more like a slice of life than a thriller, and life is often underwhelming. i could complain about the racist undertones, but i'd rather talk about the diarrhea and the martyr complex kurt has. he's got both of those.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Racial slurs, Racism, Violence, Xenophobia, and Dementia
Moderate: Misogyny, Excrement, and Sexual harassment