The Man Who Went Up in Smoke by Maj Sjöwall, Per Wahlöö

The Man Who Went Up in Smoke

Martin Beck Police Mystery #2

Maj Sjöwall, Per Wahlöö with Joan Tate (Translator)

192 pages first pub 1966 (editions)

fiction crime mystery dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

The masterful second novel in the Martin Beck series of mysteries by the internationally renowned crime writing duo Maj Sjöwall and Per Wahlöö, finds Beck searching for a well-known Swedish journalist who has disappeared without a trace.Inspector ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 272 reviews

Moods

mysterious 87%
dark 62%
tense 37%
adventurous 12%
challenging 12%
funny 12%
reflective 12%

Pace

medium 77%
slow 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 42% | Plot: 42% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 12%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 62% | No: 25% | Yes: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 87% | It's complicated: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 37% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

3.66

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