288 pages • first pub 1993 (editions)
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Language: English
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Håkan Nesser is firmly established as one of the world's bestselling crime novelists. And now the novel that introduced Chief Inspector Van Veeteren is available for the first time in English. The swift conviction left Van Veeteren uneasy: Janek M...
Community Reviews Summary of 357 reviews
Moods
mysterious 87%
tense 37%
sad 25%
adventurous 12%
challenging 12%
funny 12%
reflective 12%
Pace
medium 44%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 85% | A mix: 14%Strong character development?
No: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 14%Loveable characters?
No: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 71% | N/A: 14% | Yes: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Death, Injury/injury detailModerate
Rape, Sexual contentMinor
Incest288 pages • first pub 1993 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Håkan Nesser is firmly established as one of the world's bestselling crime novelists. And now the novel that introduced Chief Inspector Van Veeteren is available for the first time in English. The swift conviction left Van Veeteren uneasy: Janek M...
Community Reviews Summary of 357 reviews
Moods
mysterious 87%
tense 37%
sad 25%
adventurous 12%
challenging 12%
funny 12%
reflective 12%
Pace
medium 44%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 85% | A mix: 14%Strong character development?
No: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 14%Loveable characters?
No: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 71% | N/A: 14% | Yes: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Death, Injury/injury detailModerate
Rape, Sexual contentMinor
Incest