The Locked Room by Maj Sjöwall, Per Wahlöö

336 pages first pub 1972 (editions)

fiction crime mystery dark mysterious reflective slow-paced

Description

The stunning eighth installment in the Martin Beck mystery series by the renowned Swedish crime writing duo is a masterful take on a classic locked room mystery. With an introduction by Michael Connelly: "One of the most authentic, gripping, and p...

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Community Reviews Summary of 150 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
dark 57%
tense 28%
adventurous 14%
challenging 14%
funny 14%
lighthearted 14%
reflective 14%
sad 14%

Pace

medium 85%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 40% | Character: 40% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16%

Average rating

3.8

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