journeyingjo's review against another edition
mysterious
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? It's complicated
3.0
amerdale's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-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
3.0
yetilibrary's review
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I enjoyed Irene Huss as a heroine, and will read more in the series.
The sexism & misogyny in the police department is never fully addressed, which is both realistic and unsatisfying. I hope future books deal with it more completely, and That F*cking Guy gets fired.
For those concerned about gore, since this is a murder mystery AND a Scandinavian one: the gore was pretty minimal.
The sexism & misogyny in the police department is never fully addressed, which is both realistic and unsatisfying. I hope future books deal with it more completely, and That F*cking Guy gets fired.
For those concerned about gore, since this is a murder mystery AND a Scandinavian one: the gore was pretty minimal.
wdberens's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
andrew61's review against another edition
3.0
The first of Swedish police procedural series set in gotenburg sees inspector Irene huss investigating the apparent suicide of a Swedish billionaire.
There are plenty of suspects including family and the local hells angels gang.
I liked the characters in the police team which included a strong female lead , some other well portrayed women officers, and interesting family dynamics which included some discussion of fascism and holocaust denial.
Overall I enjoyed and will read more in the series.
There are plenty of suspects including family and the local hells angels gang.
I liked the characters in the police team which included a strong female lead , some other well portrayed women officers, and interesting family dynamics which included some discussion of fascism and holocaust denial.
Overall I enjoyed and will read more in the series.
nickie184's review against another edition
4.0
This is the first in this series --I really enjoyed meeting Detective Inspector Huss.
A little slow at times, and lots of characters--but overall a great procedural.
A little slow at times, and lots of characters--but overall a great procedural.
risager's review against another edition
2.0
Lidt vel lang, men alligevel spændende.
Lydbogen er fra dengang man brugte cd'er, så "Her slutter CD nr. 1."
Og en el-griffel viste sig at være et våben, der er egnet til at nedlægge elge med. Sådan er der så meget.
Lydbogen er fra dengang man brugte cd'er, så "Her slutter CD nr. 1."
Og en el-griffel viste sig at være et våben, der er egnet til at nedlægge elge med. Sådan er der så meget.
klettie's review against another edition
3.0
3.5
Love the sense of place and the asides in the story. Lots about life here.
Love the sense of place and the asides in the story. Lots about life here.