mpr2000's review against another edition
4.0
I love traveling, I miss discovering new places and cities; so, when a book can transport me to a remote place full of snow and a good mystery about it, I never say no!
flyawaytinker's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
capturedcalligraphy's review against another edition
4.0
This is the second book I've read from Stina Jackson, and as it stands, I'll read anything with her name on it.
"The Last Snow" is one of the best-written thrillers I've read in a while, and so its average ratings come as a surprise.
More reason not to trust the internet, I guess.
"The Last Snow" is one of the best-written thrillers I've read in a while, and so its average ratings come as a surprise.
More reason not to trust the internet, I guess.
tommooney's review against another edition
2.0
Meh. Bit too much of a slow burner for my taste. But she is a good writer.
theopanov's review against another edition
DNF
Новата книга на Стина Джаксън (рекламирана като „шведската сензация на 2018 г.“ – само да припомня) е съвсем същата като първата ѝ „Сребърният път“ ➡ скромното ми ревю за нея + коментари.
Новата книга на Стина Джаксън (рекламирана като „шведската сензация на 2018 г.“ – само да припомня) е съвсем същата като първата ѝ „Сребърният път“ ➡ скромното ми ревю за нея + коментари.
totallytales's review against another edition
4.0
Plot: What secrets are hidden within the walls of a desolate farmhouse in a forgotten corner of Lapland?
A compelling read. The bad blood & gossip spread throughout this small town is used to increase tension, give an ominous sense of dread throughout. Told across two timelines I soon found myself suspicious of everyone, unable to guess what was really going on I was pleasantly surprised by the ending.
"There are no monsters only men."
People: The whole cast of characters have their flaws & tension between them was so palpable.
I was particularly drawn to Liv, Liam & Juha stories and found myself rooting for them.
Place: The Swedish landscape is so vividly portrayed it almost became a character in its own right. You can easily imagine the cold, harsh isolated setting as the secrets begin to unravel.
Pace: This is a slow-paced, dark and intense read. Brilliant from start to finish, a fabulous addition to the Nordic noir genre.
Disclaimer: A huge thanks to Atlantic Books & Anne Cater for sending me this title. All opinions are my own.
A compelling read. The bad blood & gossip spread throughout this small town is used to increase tension, give an ominous sense of dread throughout. Told across two timelines I soon found myself suspicious of everyone, unable to guess what was really going on I was pleasantly surprised by the ending.
"There are no monsters only men."
People: The whole cast of characters have their flaws & tension between them was so palpable.
I was particularly drawn to Liv, Liam & Juha stories and found myself rooting for them.
Place: The Swedish landscape is so vividly portrayed it almost became a character in its own right. You can easily imagine the cold, harsh isolated setting as the secrets begin to unravel.
Pace: This is a slow-paced, dark and intense read. Brilliant from start to finish, a fabulous addition to the Nordic noir genre.
Disclaimer: A huge thanks to Atlantic Books & Anne Cater for sending me this title. All opinions are my own.
whatsclairereading's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
thebooktrail88's review against another edition
4.0
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ARE YOU READY TO GO TO ODESMARK IN SWEDEN?
Author of The Silver Road. What secrets are hidden within the walls of a desolate farmhouse in a forgotten corner of Lapland? PLENTY is the answer!
Discover the locations in the novel
UPDATED REVIEW
Transport yourself to a remote and claustrophobic Swedish village
I first read this in Swedish last year. The title here is the name of the village where it’s set. Ödesmark. That name is really clever as the words ‘Ödes’ and ‘mark’ mean Fate/fatal and ground/land in Swedish so you really get a sense of what this place might be like.
Stina Jackson has a way of building a scene. The Silver Road was one of the most memorable novels for me for its sheer scene setting. The snow, remoteness, long roads, chilling villages and more. Ödesmark takes this further and really cloaks the reader in a mist of darkness on top of everything else. There are characters here that are particularly odd and I was pleased they all seemed to live in a remote village as you’d really want them to go there if not. One man is hated for having money and everyone else seems to want revenge least of all his daughter who has remained at home for various reasons.
When there is a murder, it’s very hard to guess who ‘dun it’. Everyone is capable. The woods hide the noises, the snow muffles the screams, the houses hide the guilty and the village never speaks at all.
The novel started out very bleak and the Scandi Noir theme got darker as the novel went on. You could cut the tension between the inhabitants with a knife. The bad blood runs more than the river beside the village. As for those woods, well you’d better not go anywhere near them. They will swallow you whole.
The start of the novel was a big confusing as the jump from one character's story wasn’t always clear. Once I had got the threads straight in my head this was fine and think the English way of formatting the chapters makes this clearer. Kudos to Susan Beard for a gripping translation.
ARE YOU READY TO GO TO ODESMARK IN SWEDEN?
Author of The Silver Road. What secrets are hidden within the walls of a desolate farmhouse in a forgotten corner of Lapland? PLENTY is the answer!
Discover the locations in the novel
UPDATED REVIEW
Transport yourself to a remote and claustrophobic Swedish village
I first read this in Swedish last year. The title here is the name of the village where it’s set. Ödesmark. That name is really clever as the words ‘Ödes’ and ‘mark’ mean Fate/fatal and ground/land in Swedish so you really get a sense of what this place might be like.
Stina Jackson has a way of building a scene. The Silver Road was one of the most memorable novels for me for its sheer scene setting. The snow, remoteness, long roads, chilling villages and more. Ödesmark takes this further and really cloaks the reader in a mist of darkness on top of everything else. There are characters here that are particularly odd and I was pleased they all seemed to live in a remote village as you’d really want them to go there if not. One man is hated for having money and everyone else seems to want revenge least of all his daughter who has remained at home for various reasons.
When there is a murder, it’s very hard to guess who ‘dun it’. Everyone is capable. The woods hide the noises, the snow muffles the screams, the houses hide the guilty and the village never speaks at all.
The novel started out very bleak and the Scandi Noir theme got darker as the novel went on. You could cut the tension between the inhabitants with a knife. The bad blood runs more than the river beside the village. As for those woods, well you’d better not go anywhere near them. They will swallow you whole.
The start of the novel was a big confusing as the jump from one character's story wasn’t always clear. Once I had got the threads straight in my head this was fine and think the English way of formatting the chapters makes this clearer. Kudos to Susan Beard for a gripping translation.