Murder at the Savoy by Maj Sjöwall, Per Wahlöö

Murder at the Savoy

Martin Beck Police Mystery #6

Maj Sjöwall, Per Wahlöö with Ken Knoespel (Translator), Amy Knoespel (Translator)

204 pages first pub 1970 (editions)

fiction crime mystery dark mysterious slow-paced

Description

The shocking sixth novel in the Martin Beck mystery series by the internationally renowned crime writing duo by Maj Sjöwall and Per Wahlöö finds Beck investigating a brutal assassination. When Viktor Palmgren, a powerful Swedish industrialist is s...

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Community Reviews Summary of 136 reviews

Moods

dark 40%
mysterious 40%
reflective 40%
adventurous 20%
challenging 20%
funny 20%
informative 20%
relaxing 20%

Pace

slow 33%
medium 33%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 33% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

No: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 14%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 57% | No: 42%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 83% | Yes: 16%

Average rating

3.56

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