A review by marco5599
The Abominable Man by Maj Sjöwall, Per Wahlöö

mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

Another fast and fun Martin Beck case. Subtle as a sledgehammer, the social criticism, but who cares when our hero and his team of grumblers are after a cop killer whose weapon of choice is a.. Bayonet! Such a bloody mess. And not the only weapon he's handy with. The why and the who make it compelling, the action makes it spectacular and tense. Yes, shots will be fired. And lots of 'em. Best Beck I have read. Best Beck I have seen as well. With that I mean Bo Widerberg's (little known?) film adaptation The Man on the Roof (1976). Worth the watch for the helicopter scene alone.