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andrew61's review against another edition
4.0
The seventh in the Inspector Van Veeteren series was a very satisfying read with my joy in this character increasing with each book although I have to admit whilst he remains semi retired I wish he would return to being the centre of the investigations soon . That being said the author also has created some interesting other police characters .
Here a random hit and run on a winter night triggers a series of incidents in a plot that was well crafted and had me hooked to the very last page. Will hopefully get to book 8 soon.
Here a random hit and run on a winter night triggers a series of incidents in a plot that was well crafted and had me hooked to the very last page. Will hopefully get to book 8 soon.
louilou's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
ladulcinella's review against another edition
3.0
Van Veeteren is not my favourite detective, but the thrillers that have him as MC are very decent. Good pace, attention to details and lifelike persons.
In this novel everything starts with an ordinary, stupid accident which is the start of a lot of violence. The starting point is ok, but the thoughts and the actions of the characters are illogical at times.
In this novel everything starts with an ordinary, stupid accident which is the start of a lot of violence. The starting point is ok, but the thoughts and the actions of the characters are illogical at times.
zzzrevel's review against another edition
4.0
I thought the diligence of the police work in this one
was excellent. It's not a who-dun-it but a
how-are-they-going-to-figure-it-out.
The story moves along briskly and easily and even
though there seems to be some background from
#s 1-6 of the series, it never impedes the
reader's enjoyment of this story.
...
I liked it. Now I'd go back and start
with #1 Borkman's Point.
was excellent. It's not a who-dun-it but a
how-are-they-going-to-figure-it-out.
The story moves along briskly and easily and even
though there seems to be some background from
#s 1-6 of the series, it never impedes the
reader's enjoyment of this story.
...
I liked it. Now I'd go back and start
with #1 Borkman's Point.
scythe_lucifer's review against another edition
3.0
Ein interessantes Buch, auch, wenn es meiner Meinung nach mehr Kapitel aus der Sicht des Mörders hätte geben können, da diese für mich am Interessantesten waren.
lynnf's review against another edition
4.0
I have read many books from this series and they are always good, this one was one of the best I have read. The translation is sometimes a little off, but not in any way to confuse the story. Nesser's books are suspenseful and hold the reader's interest to the end.
tracy2_0's review against another edition
4.0
I have enjoyed all of the books in this series. They are well paced, interesting plot lines, the Chief Inspector is a great character, although in this one he is retired but not removed.
margardenlady's review against another edition
3.0
How would you deal with a fatal mistake that could get you in trouble? This story follows just such a premise with a cautionary tale. Van Veeteren is retired, but drawn in to provide critical advances in the case.