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fjodretta's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
jmatkinson1's review against another edition
5.0
When a high profile politician is killed in odd circumstances the first thought is that this is a terrorist plot. Disgraced Detective Joona Lina is released from prison to contact the suspected terrorist's family but is proves a bloody dead end. Meanwhile celebrity chef Rex is trying to stay on the wagon and build a relationship with his son but the politician's death brings back horrible memories of his time at school. How is this linked to a killer who is obsessed with rabbits and one nursery rhyme in particular.
Lars Kepler is a rather idiosyncratic writer of thrillers. His books always follow a pattern of blind alleys after a shocking start and just when the reader thinks the book is going nowhere, the pace is ramped up and the action becomes almost unbearable. This book was no different and just as fabulous.
Lars Kepler is a rather idiosyncratic writer of thrillers. His books always follow a pattern of blind alleys after a shocking start and just when the reader thinks the book is going nowhere, the pace is ramped up and the action becomes almost unbearable. This book was no different and just as fabulous.
leah__reads's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
kathrinexxx's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
vigecco's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
sad
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? Yes
4.0
charlieandolliesdad's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
adrzrn's review against another edition
5.0
Speechless. I like this even more than Stalker!!
It was very hard to finish, given the topic. But boy was it worth it.
The story is morally murky, deeply tragic, and I keep rooting for the less-than-righteous character. Because how could I not? How could anyone not? It's too much. Some parts are so realistic, it reads like like a fantasy coming true. A very satisfying, painful read. I'm so grateful this book exists. Out of the six Joona Linna series I've finished, this one feels the most personal. It probably is to a lot of people.
And, uh, that ending? I'm screaming.
It was very hard to finish, given the topic. But boy was it worth it.
The story is morally murky, deeply tragic, and I keep rooting for the less-than-righteous character. Because how could I not? How could anyone not? It's too much. Some parts are so realistic, it reads like like a fantasy coming true. A very satisfying, painful read. I'm so grateful this book exists. Out of the six Joona Linna series I've finished, this one feels the most personal. It probably is to a lot of people.
And, uh, that ending? I'm screaming.