The Fire Engine That Disappeared by Maj Sjöwall, Per Wahlöö

The Fire Engine That Disappeared

Martin Beck Police Mystery #5

Maj Sjöwall, Per Wahlöö with Joan Tate (Translator)

fiction crime mystery dark mysterious medium-paced

224 pages | first published 1969

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The lightning-paced fifth novel in the Martin Beck mystery series by the internationally renowned crime writing duo, Maj Sjöwall and Per Wahlöö, finds Beck investigating one of the strangest, most violent, and unforgettable crimes of his career.Th...
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Summary of 144 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
dark 75%
adventurous 25%
lighthearted 25%
reflective 25%
tense 25%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 25% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.79

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