277 pages • first pub 1993 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780307387226
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Crime/Black Lizard
Publication date: 16 June 2009
Description
International Bestseller H kan 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 Va...
Community Reviews Summary of 451 reviews
Moods
mysterious 64%
tense 42%
adventurous 21%
sad 14%
challenging 7%
funny 7%
reflective 7%
relaxing 7%
Pace
slow 40%
fast 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 83% | A mix: 16%Strong character development?
No: 75% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 8%Loveable characters?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 72% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Death, Injury/Injury detailModerate
Rape, Sexual contentMinor
Incest
277 pages • first pub 1993 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780307387226
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Crime/Black Lizard
Publication date: 16 June 2009
Description
International Bestseller H kan 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 Va...
Community Reviews Summary of 451 reviews
Moods
mysterious 64%
tense 42%
adventurous 21%
sad 14%
challenging 7%
funny 7%
reflective 7%
relaxing 7%
Pace
slow 40%
fast 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 83% | A mix: 16%Strong character development?
No: 75% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 8%Loveable characters?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 72% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Death, Injury/Injury detailModerate
Rape, Sexual contentMinor
Incest