wonderwhitman's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
At the end of this book, I was quite irritated because there were quite a few loose ends, and the mystery was never fully solved. One character has an accident and is in a coma for the entirety of the book... The entire time, I was waiting for her to wake up and for some information to be shed, but she never does, and it seems like an unnecessary plot element. I really enjoyed the book until I got to the end, at which point I was very dissatisfied.
audreylee's review against another edition
dark
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
A mystery without an ending is the definition of disappointment.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence
Minor: Misogyny
roshk99's review against another edition
3.0
The style was a bit unclear, the writing wasn't as precise as it could have been. But still an interesting end, but it leaves you a little unsatisfied at the end. If the author is attempting an atmosphere of slight chaos, she succeeds.
snowflakeanddan's review against another edition
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
3.75
mycriminalmind's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
bookswithzaya's review against another edition
3.0
May contain spoilers!!
I enjoyed this mystery. It was a fast and simple read. The characters all had their own secrets and while it was difficult at times to keep up with all the names that were very similar the story had an overall appeal to it. Based in a Norwegian countryside The Indian Bride is quite depressing at times and does lack in some areas. Like what actually happened to his sister? Who actually was the killer? What smooth (bowling ball/ weight shaped object) could've been used? Who drove the car that sped past Gunther? So many unanswered questions.
Some of the characters were odd and had no personality.
The detective work was a shot in the dark.
Sample
The silence is shattered by the barking of a dog. The mother looks up from the sink and stares out of the window. The barking comes from deep in the dog's throat. All of its black, muscular body quivers with excitement.
June 25, 2018
---quotes
-Krone strawberry ice cream
-"When you travel as fast as we do today the soul stays behind. Somewhere in the airport. It's probably in a pub somewhere, at the bottom of a glass. I had a whiskey before we left."
-could not imagine life without a dog
-There's no right decision here, only a choice between two difficult ones. It happens.
-She wondered what it would be like to die like that.
-If I have to have Kollberg put down, it will be the worst day of my life
I enjoyed this mystery. It was a fast and simple read. The characters all had their own secrets and while it was difficult at times to keep up with all the names that were very similar the story had an overall appeal to it. Based in a Norwegian countryside The Indian Bride is quite depressing at times and does lack in some areas. Like what actually happened to his sister? Who actually was the killer? What smooth (bowling ball/ weight shaped object) could've been used? Who drove the car that sped past Gunther? So many unanswered questions.
Some of the characters were odd and had no personality.
The detective work was a shot in the dark.
Sample
The silence is shattered by the barking of a dog. The mother looks up from the sink and stares out of the window. The barking comes from deep in the dog's throat. All of its black, muscular body quivers with excitement.
June 25, 2018
---quotes
-Krone strawberry ice cream
-"When you travel as fast as we do today the soul stays behind. Somewhere in the airport. It's probably in a pub somewhere, at the bottom of a glass. I had a whiskey before we left."
-could not imagine life without a dog
-There's no right decision here, only a choice between two difficult ones. It happens.
-She wondered what it would be like to die like that.
-If I have to have Kollberg put down, it will be the worst day of my life
marryallthepeople's review against another edition
2.0
Meh. Easy to read despite some of the violence. Just not a captivating ending.
marryallthepeople's review against another edition
2.0
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blackrose99's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75