The Abominable Man by Maj Sjöwall, Per Wahlöö

The Abominable Man

Martin Beck Police Mystery #7

Maj Sjöwall, Per Wahlöö with Thomas Teal (Translator)

240 pages • first pub 1971 (editions)

fiction crime mystery dark mysterious fast-paced

Description

The striking seventh novel in the Martin Beck mystery series by Maj Sjöwall and Per Wahlöö, finds Beck facing one of the greatest challenges in his professional career. The gruesome murder of a police captain in his hospital room reveals the unsav...

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Community Reviews Summary of 166 reviews

Moods

dark 81%
mysterious 72%
tense 54%
adventurous 18%
funny 18%
reflective 18%
challenging 9%
emotional 9%
informative 9%
sad 9%

Pace

fast 54%
medium 45%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 62% | A mix: 25% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 42% | Yes: 14%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 57% | No: 28% | Yes: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 77% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 55% | No: 44%

Average rating

3.9

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