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3.69 AVERAGE
3.69 AVERAGE
gracefullypunk's review against another edition
1.0
A slog
I was halfway through this book on another platform and prepared to give up. Then I saw it on Kindle Unlimited and thought, well, at least I can get to the end to see what details I'll need going forward (because most of the books in this series are enjoyable). Imagine my surprise when it opened to the end, showing I'd read it before. I remembered absolutely nothing, not even the fact that Nora had had another child (not a spoiler). Most of this series brings you right into the action while still developing the characters, but this one just drug on and on, repeating the same ideas, such as one needing to understand the island's customs to be accepted. Other concepts as well, but those might spoil the plot for those willing to give it a try.
Crossing my fingers that book 8 is up to Sten's usual standards.
I was halfway through this book on another platform and prepared to give up. Then I saw it on Kindle Unlimited and thought, well, at least I can get to the end to see what details I'll need going forward (because most of the books in this series are enjoyable). Imagine my surprise when it opened to the end, showing I'd read it before. I remembered absolutely nothing, not even the fact that Nora had had another child (not a spoiler). Most of this series brings you right into the action while still developing the characters, but this one just drug on and on, repeating the same ideas, such as one needing to understand the island's customs to be accepted. Other concepts as well, but those might spoil the plot for those willing to give it a try.
Crossing my fingers that book 8 is up to Sten's usual standards.
marialyydiaa's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Complicated
- Loveable characters? Complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Complicated
4.0
plax1612's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoy the mix of police procedural and amateur sleuth in the Sandhamm books. It's interesting to get both perspectives as police inspector Thomas collects all the facts, and his best friend Nora Linde, a banker and now a bank investigator, provides her personal insights based on her knowledge of the island and its people.
It's Scandinavian but not noir, which makes it unique in the market. And though sometimes it takes too long to get to the case, the relationships are fascinating.
It's Scandinavian but not noir, which makes it unique in the market. And though sometimes it takes too long to get to the case, the relationships are fascinating.
tanja_alina_berg's review against another edition
3.0
Det har gått flera år sen förra boken. Nora har ett nytt jobb, vilket inte är så konstigt med tanke på händelserna i förra boken. Hon är fortfarande tillsammans med piloten Jonas och de har fått en dotter tillsammans. Noras tidigare pojkar är tonåringar och är hos sina farföräldrar, de figuerar inte här. Allting är mycket pluttenuttigt.
Polisinspektör Thomas har sin lilla familj som han älskar. Däremot börjar han tröttna på polisyrket och det blir inte bättre av att en tidigare kollega erbjuder honom en tjänst i nåt säkerhetsbolag. Fast han får inte så mycket tid att tänka på saken som han kanske trott.
En ofördraglig riskkapitalist har byggt ett överdimensionerat hus på Sandhamn. Självklart är grannarna rasande. Karsten bryr sig inte, utan bjuder istället in alla som vill komma på en gigantisk midsommarfest. Det hela slutar med ett nerbränt gästhus och ett oidentifierbart lik. Var det bara dålig grannsämja eller är det nåt mer på gång?
Det här är lagom bra, lagom underhållande och det enda som är lite svårt att fatta är att jag bara har en bok kvar i serien nu. Den tror jag att jag ska spara en stund. De första sju har jag lyssnat på i sträck, det måste vara rekord! Jag är långt ifrån uthållen när det gäller serier. Kan nog komma mig igenom, men behöver som regel pauser emellanåt. Så ur den synsvinkeln måste Sandhamn serien ändå vara ganska bra!
Polisinspektör Thomas har sin lilla familj som han älskar. Däremot börjar han tröttna på polisyrket och det blir inte bättre av att en tidigare kollega erbjuder honom en tjänst i nåt säkerhetsbolag. Fast han får inte så mycket tid att tänka på saken som han kanske trott.
En ofördraglig riskkapitalist har byggt ett överdimensionerat hus på Sandhamn. Självklart är grannarna rasande. Karsten bryr sig inte, utan bjuder istället in alla som vill komma på en gigantisk midsommarfest. Det hela slutar med ett nerbränt gästhus och ett oidentifierbart lik. Var det bara dålig grannsämja eller är det nåt mer på gång?
Det här är lagom bra, lagom underhållande och det enda som är lite svårt att fatta är att jag bara har en bok kvar i serien nu. Den tror jag att jag ska spara en stund. De första sju har jag lyssnat på i sträck, det måste vara rekord! Jag är långt ifrån uthållen när det gäller serier. Kan nog komma mig igenom, men behöver som regel pauser emellanåt. Så ur den synsvinkeln måste Sandhamn serien ändå vara ganska bra!
ajrb1983's review against another edition
4.0
uff
I am really enjoying this series. I have to say, though, that I REALLY hate when characters have some dramatic inner turmoil that gets dragged out for a stupid amount of time. This stuff with Thomas better be resolved quickly in the next book. I’m tired of hearing about it.
I am really enjoying this series. I have to say, though, that I REALLY hate when characters have some dramatic inner turmoil that gets dragged out for a stupid amount of time. This stuff with Thomas better be resolved quickly in the next book. I’m tired of hearing about it.
gracefullypunk's review against another edition
1.0
A slog
I was halfway through this book on another platform and prepared to give up. Then I saw it on Kindle Unlimited and thought, well, at least I can get to the end to see what details I'll need going forward (because most of the books in this series are enjoyable). Imagine my surprise when it opened to the end, showing I'd read it before. I remembered absolutely nothing, not even the fact that Nora had had another child (not a spoiler). Most of this series brings you right into the action while still developing the characters, but this one just drug on and on, repeating the same ideas, such as one needing to understand the island's customs to be accepted. Other concepts as well, but those might spoil the plot for those willing to give it a try.
Crossing my fingers that book 8 is up to Sten's usual standards.
I was halfway through this book on another platform and prepared to give up. Then I saw it on Kindle Unlimited and thought, well, at least I can get to the end to see what details I'll need going forward (because most of the books in this series are enjoyable). Imagine my surprise when it opened to the end, showing I'd read it before. I remembered absolutely nothing, not even the fact that Nora had had another child (not a spoiler). Most of this series brings you right into the action while still developing the characters, but this one just drug on and on, repeating the same ideas, such as one needing to understand the island's customs to be accepted. Other concepts as well, but those might spoil the plot for those willing to give it a try.
Crossing my fingers that book 8 is up to Sten's usual standards.
polyhy_14's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
frufernestedt's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
byronic_reader's review against another edition
4.0
This book is vivid. It hooked me right from the beginning and I enjoyed it to the core. The characters, plot, and description are amazing. Though it is a part of a series, it can be read as a stand alone. I enjoyed the experience of reading this book.