212 pages • first pub 1965 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780307390462
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Crime/Black Lizard
Publication date: 30 September 2008
Description
With a New Introduction by Henning Mankell. The masterful first novel in the Martin Beck series of mysteries by the internationally renowned crime writing duo Maj Sjöwall and Per Wahlöö (the best writers of police procedurals in the world), finds ...
Community Reviews Summary of 735 reviews
Moods
dark 71%
tense 50%
reflective 21%
adventurous 15%
sad 15%
challenging 12%
emotional 9%
informative 3%
Pace
medium 45%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 65% | A mix: 30% | Character: 3%Strong character development?
No: 70% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 79% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 34% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Rape, Sexual violenceModerate
Misogyny, Sexism, DeathMinor
Blood, Miscarriage, Violence
212 pages • first pub 1965 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780307390462
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Crime/Black Lizard
Publication date: 30 September 2008
Description
With a New Introduction by Henning Mankell. The masterful first novel in the Martin Beck series of mysteries by the internationally renowned crime writing duo Maj Sjöwall and Per Wahlöö (the best writers of police procedurals in the world), finds ...
Community Reviews Summary of 735 reviews
Moods
dark 71%
tense 50%
reflective 21%
adventurous 15%
sad 15%
challenging 12%
emotional 9%
informative 3%
Pace
medium 45%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 65% | A mix: 30% | Character: 3%Strong character development?
No: 70% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 79% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 34% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Rape, Sexual violenceModerate
Misogyny, Sexism, DeathMinor
Blood, Miscarriage, Violence