Cop Killer by Maj Sjöwall, Per Wahlöö

288 pages first pub 1974 (editions)

fiction crime mystery dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

A woman is found dead in Anderslöv, a small village in southern Sweden. While Martin Beck investigates her murder, his colleague Larsson becomes embroiled in the hunt for two men responsible for the death of a policeman during a shoot out on the o...

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Community Reviews Summary of 103 reviews

Moods

dark 75%
mysterious 75%
challenging 25%
informative 25%
reflective 25%
tense 25%

Pace

medium 75%
slow 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Plot: 33%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.93

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