216 pages • first pub 1970 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780307390912
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Crime/Black Lizard
Publication date: 02 June 2009
Description
The shocking sixth novel in the Martin Beck mystery series by the internationally renowned crime writing duo by Maj Sjöwall and Per Wahöö, finds Beck investigating a brutal assassination. When Viktor Palmgren, a powerful Swedish industrialist is s...
Community Reviews Summary of 176 reviews
Moods
dark 45%
reflective 27%
adventurous 18%
funny 18%
tense 18%
challenging 9%
informative 9%
relaxing 9%
Pace
fast 30%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 54% | A mix: 27% | Character: 18%Strong character development?
No: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 9%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 54% | No: 36% | Yes: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 60% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 10%Average rating
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216 pages • first pub 1970 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780307390912
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Crime/Black Lizard
Publication date: 02 June 2009
Description
The shocking sixth novel in the Martin Beck mystery series by the internationally renowned crime writing duo by Maj Sjöwall and Per Wahöö, finds Beck investigating a brutal assassination. When Viktor Palmgren, a powerful Swedish industrialist is s...
Community Reviews Summary of 176 reviews
Moods
dark 45%
reflective 27%
adventurous 18%
funny 18%
tense 18%
challenging 9%
informative 9%
relaxing 9%
Pace
fast 30%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 54% | A mix: 27% | Character: 18%Strong character development?
No: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 9%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 54% | No: 36% | Yes: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 60% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.