The Creak on the Stairs by Eva Björg Ægisdóttir

The Creak on the Stairs

Forbidden Iceland #1

Eva Björg Ægisdóttir with Victoria Cribb (Translator)

315 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction crime mystery dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Description

When a body of a woman is discovered at a lighthouse in the Icelandic town of Akranes, it soon becomes clear that she’s no stranger to the area.Chief Investigating Officer Elma, who has returned to Akranes following a failed relationship, and her ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 158 reviews

Moods

dark 81%
mysterious 75%
sad 39%
emotional 27%
tense 27%
reflective 15%
challenging 12%
adventurous 9%

Pace

medium 58%
slow 29%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | Plot: 37% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 34% | No: 19% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 59% | Yes: 25% | No: 11% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 15% | Yes: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 37% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

3.81

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