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Some Kind of Peace (Siri Bergman #1)

by Camilla Grebe, Åsa Träff, Paul Norlen (Translation)

3.58 of 5 stars 3.58 · rating details · 312 ratings · 78 reviews

It seems so idyllic. But something is out of place. In the neatly raked gravel parking area is a dazzlingly clean black Jeep. The paint of the Jeep reflects a clematis with large pure white blossoms climbing up a knotted old apple tree. Someone is lying under the low trunk and crooked branches of the tree. A young woman, a girl. . . . Siri Bergman is a thirty-four-year-ol...more

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Published July 10th 2012 by Free Press (first published 2009)

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Jul 09, 2012 Kathryn rated it 4 of 5 stars

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This book is a terrific read. The ending is quite a surprise and I love the main character, Siri. She is vunerable, but not in a needy way - liked her alot.

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Nov 08, 2012 L_manning rated it 4 of 5 stars

Siri Bergman is a psychologist who is trying to deal with her own tragic past. The death of her husband several years ago has left her scared and scarred, leaving her unable to be alone in the dark of her remote country home. When the body of one of her patients is found near her home, Siri finds herself involved in something even more frightening then she had imagined. Someone is after Siri, and they are using her patients to get to her. They have an intimate knowledge of her life and practice,...more

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Oct 08, 2012 Pari Kumar rated it 5 of 5 stars

Dr. Siri Bergman is a psychologist in Stockholm who deals with anxiety disorders. Lately, she has been getting weird messages, losing a few patients, being arrested, and had her cat stuffed unexpectedly. Her life has been out of control when she realized that she is being stalked constantly by someone out to get her. What does he want? Why does he want to hurt her? With constant battles of love, friendships and drama, this thriller of a novel made me wonder, gape and shiver with fright. Some Kin...more Dr. Siri Bergman is a psychologist in Stockholm who deals with anxiety disorders. Lately, she has been getting weird messages, losing a few patients, being arrested, and had her cat stuffed unexpectedly. Her life has been out of control when she realized that she is being stalked constantly by someone out to get her. What does he want? Why does he want to hurt her? With constant battles of love, friendships and drama, this thriller of a novel made me wonder, gape and shiver with fright. Some Kind of Peace was a great novel in my opinion. There was always something going on which kept me fascinated and the plot was unique. The story came from real life problems. A few sections of the book that kept me rolling the most was when her stalker called Siri to say her friend was in the hospital. Siri just had many glasses of wine to drink but with the constant thought that her friend might be dying, she got in the car to drive to the hospital. The stalker than called the police to tell them Siri was drinking and driving. She got taken to the police station because of her mishap. Also, her cat got stuffed later in the book which was a creative, yet random thing to happen. It caught me by the spur of the moment and made me giggle a little. This book was scary, yet amusing and exceptional and I really enjoyed it. The novel had many strong parts to it including the character. Each character had a very different personality that stood out to me. The personalities were well thought out, like Siri. Siri was a shy, easily frightened girl who was scared of the dark. She was bereft over her husband and she was a great support to anyone in need. She was the good girl. Her character was well described along with all the other characters. Another magnificent part was the plot and the story line. It was well thought up and creative in many ways. My favorites were all the mean things that the stalker had done to Siri to attempt to make her life awful. The plot twists were awesome because you would think something was going to happen and all of a sudden, the whole plot turns routes and you might then assume something else. Another cool thing was how the stalker had a page every few chapters and you could see what was happening from his point of view. That was an original idea. A few weak points were how slowly some of the therapy sessions with Siri and her patients went. Not all of them are fascinating but went by too slowly. Also, I did not fancy the ending too much. The ending was a gigantic cliff hanger and now I don’t understand how life was for Siri after the stalker was figured out. Other than that, the book was very strong and moving to the reader. I think anybody with the eye for horror and mystery will appreciate this book as much as I did. Some Kind of Peace brought a new question to my mind, “How many people in this world are getting stalked at this moment?” Until I read this book, I didn’t understand how serious stalking people are and how it is illegal to do so. The novel brought a new perspective to my mind and I enjoyed reading it very much.

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Aug 16, 2012 Kitty Bullard rated it 5 of 5 stars

Book Title: "Some Kind of Peace”
Author: Camilla Grebe & Asa Traff
Published By: Free Press
Age Recommended: 18+
Reviewed By: Kitty Bullard
Raven Rating: 5

Review: Every now and again I find myself in the mood for a good murder mystery and when it involves a stalker and obsession it’s even better! The writing team of Camilla Grebe and Asa Traff are no less than amazing. The setting and plot for this story is perfection and I immediately found myself deeply immersed barely coming up for air.
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Jul 25, 2012 Raven rated it 4 of 5 stars

Another welcome addition to the Scandinavian crime stable with this admittedly not unique premise of a plot, but with an utterly compelling and pschologically complicated central protagonist which draws you in as a reader and plays on your natural sympathy for our beleagured heroine.
Siri is a wonderful construct of two adverse personalities being both an assured and professional psychotherapist who displays all the natural qualities needed to get to the root of her patient’s problems, but also...more

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Jul 12, 2012 Paul rated it 4 of 5 stars

Siri Bergman is terrified of the dark

She lives alone, an hour outside Stockholm where she practices as a psychotherapist, her nearest neighbor far away. Siri tells her friends that she has moved on since her husband died in a diving accident. But when she goes to bed at night, she leaves all the lights on, unable to shake the feeling that someone is watching her.

With the light gone, the darkness creeps inside.

One night she wakes to find the house pitch black, and the torch by her bedside has va...more Siri Bergman is terrified of the dark

She lives alone, an hour outside Stockholm where she practices as a psychotherapist, her nearest neighbor far away. Siri tells her friends that she has moved on since her husband died in a diving accident. But when she goes to bed at night, she leaves all the lights on, unable to shake the feeling that someone is watching her.

With the light gone, the darkness creeps inside.

One night she wakes to find the house pitch black, and the torch by her bedside has vanished. Later, the body of one of her young patients is found floating in the water nearby. Thrown headlong into a tense murder investigation, Siri finds herself unable to trust anyone, not even her closest friends. Who can she turn to for answers?

The truth is hidden in the darkness.

Siri is a curious character, it’s almost as though she displays two distinctly different personalities to the outside world. On one hand she is a strong, successful, self-assured doctor, but there is also the other Siri who is beset with doubt, afraid of the dark and still traumatised by the loss of her husband, Stefan. Though these are only two facets of her character there are moments where it seems as though there are two women fighting for control, as they inhabit the same body.

Due to the nature of her work Siri is surrounded by a diverse group of characters, any of whom who could be her mystery stalker. Siri lives in a world where it is the norm for people to lie to themselves and others, or keep many secrets. It is the perfect breeding ground when it comes to obsessive behavior. The identity of the individual who is fixated with her is not revealed until the book’s dying chapters but there are a number of scenes which feature moments directly from their perspective.

The contrasts between the different locations that are used in the story are also extremely effective. They mirror the duality of Siri’s own personality. Stockholm, where she works, is bright and vibrant and full of life while her home in the woods is remote and inaccessible.

I’ve not read a huge amount of Scandinavian fiction, but what I have read always seems to have a raw, stark quality that I really enjoy; this novel is no exception. The sense of isolation that Siri starts to experience as her life begins to spiral out of control is palpable. There is insight into Siri’s mental state is her grasp on her own sanity begins to waver. Imagine being confronted with your worst fear every day and knowing that it was only a matter of time before you would have to experience it again. How could that not have an effect?

I think it’s fair to say that Some Kind of Peace is hardly exploring new ground. A lone character being stalked by a mystery assailant in a remote location is hardly anything new. That said, the quality of the writing does breathe fresh life into proceedings. The growing feeling of discomfort and unease as the slow burning plot unfolds is pervasive. Each chapter ends with the reader getting a tiny glimpse of the entire picture until finally the whole truth is revealed.

It’s difficult to categorize this novel as it feel like it spans multiple genres. Part crime thriller, part psychological horror, and part character study. There are numerous strands woven together to form a compelling whole. If you enjoy fiction that takes time to eek out the tension until it’s almost unbearable, then this is the novel for you, creepy and compelling.

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Aug 06, 2012 Kate Neilan rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: crime, drama, scandinavian, thriller

Siri Bergman is terrified of the dark.
She lives alone, an hour outside Stockholm where she practices as a psychotherapist, her nearest neighbour far away. Siri tells her friends that she has moved on since her husband died in a diving accident. But when she goes to bed at night, she leaves all the lights on, unable to shake the feeling that someone is watching her.
With the light gone, the darkness creeps inside.
One night she wakes to find that the house is pitch black, and the torch by her bedsi...more Siri Bergman is terrified of the dark.
She lives alone, an hour outside Stockholm where she practices as a psychotherapist, her nearest neighbour far away. Siri tells her friends that she has moved on since her husband died in a diving accident. But when she goes to bed at night, she leaves all the lights on, unable to shake the feeling that someone is watching her.
With the light gone, the darkness creeps inside.
One night she wakes to find that the house is pitch black, and the torch by her bedside has vanished. Later, the body of one of her young patients is found floating in the water nearby. Thrown headlong into a tense murder investigation, Siri finds herself unable to trust anyone, not even her closest friends. Who can she turn to for answers?
The truth is hidden in the darkness.

Some Kind of Peace is the debut offering from Swedish pair Camilla Grebe, an audiobook entrepreneur, and Asa Traff, a psychologist specialising in CBT (cognitive behaviour therapy), and is translated by Paul Norlen. From the first sentence, I found myself immersed in the world of the Swedish countryside - the description of the landscape, and the summer, around Siri's cottage was beautiful and very intricate, and I found myself immediately drawn in and wondering what could go wrong in this idyllic setting.

Of course, I know exactly the sort of things that could go wrong. I'm a big fan of Scandinavian crime writing. My first experience was the Martin Beck series, by Sjowall and Wahloo, then I worked my way through the works of Mankell, Nesbo, Holt and Lackberg. As a result, I know only too well that the pastoral scenes of Sweden and Norway can hide the most appalling, bloody and baffling crimes. Luckily, these countries seem replete with dogged, imperfect but determined policemen and women, who can't rest easy until they have caught the perpetrator.

However, Some Kind of Peace presents the reader with something a little different in Siri Bergman. Siri is a psychotherapist, not an investigator. She is a victim, not only of intimidation, stalking, threats, but also of her own damaged psyche. She cannot understand why anyone might want to hurt her in this way, does not want to be a burden to her friends and family by talking about what has happened, doubts her own perception, wondering if she has imagined the whole thing... She is by no means a reliable narrator, making the novel tens and mysterious.

Siri is accompanied by an array of friends trying to help discover who is out to get her: her friend and colleague, Aina, Marcus, the very friendly policeman, Vijay their university contact who specialises in criminal profiling. She's also surrounded by her patients, who display more or less disturbing thoughts and behaviours, and her lecherous practice-mate Sven. As the plot thickens, Siri starts to wonder who she can trust - who really does have her best interests at heart? And her own insecurities multiply too, as she dwells on her husband's death. Was it an accident? Siri is forced to reevaluate, and gradually loses control over her life.

I found Some Kind of Peace a really fascinating read, with great insights into the psychology of the criminal mind, as opposed to the traditional police procedural a la Beck or Wallander or rogue-cop of the Harry Hole books. I also found the characters extremely well-drawn, particularly Siri herself. Finally, I found the prose style highly engaging; this is not always the case with books in translation, but I think Paul Norlen has done a very good job expressing the finesse and intricacy of the original. This book has already been a great success in Sweden and I hope it makes a big splash here very soon.

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Sep 15, 2012 Scott Rhee rated it 3 of 5 stars

"Some Kind of Peace" is a psychological thriller that attempts to elevate itself from its genre into more literary heights, and it doesn't quite succeed, although the writing talent of the authors, Camilla Grebe and Asa Traff, is evident. Grebe is an economist and publisher, and Traff is a psychologist specializing in cognitive behavioral therapy. This is their first American novel, as they are already well-known authors in their home country of Sweden. Maybe its an over-saturation of the marke...more

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Mar 12, 2013 Kerstin rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Kurzbeschreibung:
Alles nur Einbildung oder echte Bedrohung? Siri Bergman arbeitet als Psychotherapeutin in einer kleinen Gemeinschaftspraxis mitten in Stockholm. Sie ist den Umgang mit seelischen Abgründen und schmerzhaften Geheimnissen gewohnt. Es ist ihr täglich Brot. Doch im Moment hat sie vor allem mit sich selbst zu kämpfen. Seit ihr Mann bei einem Tauchgang vor einem Jahr tödlich verunglückt ist, lebt sie vollkommen abgeschieden in einem kleinen Haus am Meer. Trotz ihrer panischen Angst vo...more Kurzbeschreibung:
Alles nur Einbildung oder echte Bedrohung? Siri Bergman arbeitet als Psychotherapeutin in einer kleinen Gemeinschaftspraxis mitten in Stockholm. Sie ist den Umgang mit seelischen Abgründen und schmerzhaften Geheimnissen gewohnt. Es ist ihr täglich Brot. Doch im Moment hat sie vor allem mit sich selbst zu kämpfen. Seit ihr Mann bei einem Tauchgang vor einem Jahr tödlich verunglückt ist, lebt sie vollkommen abgeschieden in einem kleinen Haus am Meer. Trotz ihrer panischen Angst vor der Dunkelheit will sie sich beweisen, dass sie mit dem Alleinsein zurechtkommt. Dass sie sich beobachtet fühlt, bildet sie sich vielleicht nur ein. Dass ihre Katze nicht mehr auftaucht, hat wahrscheinlich nichts zu bedeuten. Aber als sie eines Morgens beim Schwimmen im Meer auf die Leiche einer Patientin stößt, nimmt der Alptraum Gestalt an: Hat Siri als Therapeutin versagt - oder will jemand ihr Leben zerstören?

Zu den Autorinnen:
Camilla Grebe und Åsa Träff sind Schwestern, aufgewachsen in Älvsjö in der Nähe von Stockholm. Der Roman Die Therapeutin war ihr erstes Gemeinschaftsprojekt, fast zwangsläufig entstanden aus ihrer Liebe zur Kriminalliteratur. Camilla, geboren 1968, lebt in Stockholm mit ihrem Mann, zwei Kindern und einem Dalmatiner. Sie ist studierte Betriebswirtin, hat den Hörbuchverlag StorySide gegründet und betreibt ein Beratungsunternehmen. Åsa, geboren 1970, lebt in Gnesta mit ihrem Mann und zwei Kindern. Sie arbeitet als Psychologin mit dem Schwerpunkt Verhaltenstherapie und betreibt in Stockholm mit drei Kollegen eine Gemeinschaftspraxis, die sich auf Angststörungen und neuropsychologische Störungen spezialisiert hat.

Meine Meinung kurz & knapp:
Mit Die Therapeutin veröffentlicht das Autoren- und Schwesternpaar Camilla Grebe und Åsa Träff den ersten Band einer Reihe rund um die Psychologin Siri Bergman. Diese lebt seit dem Unfalltod ihres Mannes Stefan, der beim Tauchen ums Leben kam, abgeschieden und allein in einem Haus in der Nähe Stockholms. Dort betreibt sie zusammen mit ihren Kollegen Aina und Sven eine Praxis.

Man erfährt als Leser viel über Siris private Gedankengänge und ihre Trauer um ihren Mann, dessen Tod sie bisher noch nicht richtig verarbeitet hat. Aber auch ihre Patienten nehmen einen Großteil der Handlung ein, man lernt Sara kennen, die sich ritzt, Peter, der mit Zwangsgedanken kämpft und Charlotte, die sich mit ihrer Magersucht auseinandersetzt.

Doch dann gerät Siris eh schon instabiles Leben gehörig durcheinander, als ein Fremder sich an ihre Fersen heftet, sie beobachtet, ihr geheimnisvolle und bedrohliche Nachrichten schickt und ihre Katze verschwindet. Auch der Täter selbst kommt hier und da selbst zu Wort. Hier ist eindeutig Spannung vorhanden, zwar nicht auf derbe Art und Weise, doch schleichend und subtil.

Der Täter selbst war für mich bis zum Ende hin nicht vorhersehbar, da hatte ich während des Lesens doch die ein oder andere Person im Blickwinkel. Das Motiv war zwar durchaus verständlich, doch für mich etwas aus dem Zusammenhang gerissen, da die anderen Opfer nicht wirklich etwas mit der ganzen Sache, auf die der Fall aufbaut, zu tun hatten. Trotzdem konnte mich Die Therapeutin recht begeistern, und ich bin auf die weiteren Romane mit Siri Bergman gespannt.(less)

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Apr 19, 2013 Michael rated it 3 of 5 stars

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Dr. Siri Bergman operates a psychotherapy practice in Stockholm with her best friend, Aina.

Siri can related when her patients tell her about a loss they have suffered. Siri lost her husband, Stefan, to a diving accident.

One of her patients is a young woman, Sara Matteus, and when Siri finds Sara's body in a place where Siri often goes swimming, it begins a number of events that make it look like someone is out to harm her.

As a protagonist, Siri is someone who catches my interest but when things...more

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Jul 10, 2012 Casee Marie rated it 5 of 5 stars

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Some Kind of Peace is a finely-crafted, beautifully written suspense novel from sisters Camilla Grebe and Åsa Träff. Together Grebe and Träff intertwine keen psychological observation, vivid imagery, and a strongly unpredictable storyline to create a novel that is simultaneously a taught thriller and an explorative character study. Stockholm’s melancholy weather lends a certain type of moodiness to the novel’s sharp-edged story, setting the scene for grandiose...more

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Feb 08, 2013 Sara rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition Recommends it for: People who want a creepy stalker/mystery book

Recommended to Sara by: A 3 for 5 pound deal.

Shelves: fast-paced, mystery, problems, real-life

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Feb 28, 2013 Larraine rated it 3 of 5 stars

Scandinavian fiction has a stark, simple quality that really appeals to me. This was the first book I've ready by this author duo. Siri Bergman is a 34 yr old psychologist who is still mourning the death of her husband. She lives along in the cottage by the sea they shared outside of Stockholm. Every night she goes home, turns on every light in her house and drinks too much wine. Soon, odd things start happening. It is obvious to all but Siri that someone is watching her. She finally accepts tha...more

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May 11, 2013 Skjam! rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition Recommends it for: thriller fans, Swedish heritage folks

Recommended to Skjam! by: Goodreads

Shelves: europe, firstreads, published-2001-2010, heroines, mystery

Disclosure: I received this book as a Goodreads giveaway on the premise that I would review it.

Siri Bergman is a Stockholm psychologist who is suffering from the loss of her husband, their unborn child and a crippling fear of darkness. So it’s perhaps understandable that she wonders if she’s going round the bend when it appears she’s being stalked. Then one of her patients turns up dead in her backyard, an apparent suicide. It quickly becomes apparent that her stalker is very real–and very deadl...more

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Mar 22, 2013 Triecia Gibney rated it 3 of 5 stars

I wanted to like this book and i did stick with it to the end. I found the sessions with the clients too numerous and distracting; I kept wanting the authors to get back to the story. The book also reads like a psychopathology 101 text book in parts which is great for lay people but just a bit tedious for practicing psychologists to read when we want to indulge in some escapist reading. When the authors did get back to the story the suspense was good - if you are a psychologist I would not recom...more

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Sep 04, 2012 Kate rated it 4 of 5 stars

Have you ever been afraid of the dark? Or maybe felt like you were being watched? Siri is a psychologist who works in Stockholm, but lives alone in an isolated cottage outside of the city. As soon as it becomes dark, she turns all the lights on and leaves them on all night. She feels she's being watched, and as the story progresses we find out that she is being watched, by someone who wants her dead. He is leaving clues that make Siri feel she is imagining things until one of her patients turns...more

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Sep 10, 2012 Greg rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: mystery, scandivavian

What happens when a psychologist in Sweden who has issues of her own is stalked by an unknown assailant? It starts out innocently enough but when a young girl who is her client is found dead in the water outside her cabin it becomes more serious. This is the story of Siri Bergman, her colleagues, police detectives and a former professor who tries to create a working profile of the stalker/killer.

As Siri still deals with her husband's death she tries to determine if one of her patients or a colle...more

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May 29, 2012 Shay (Shannon) rated it 5 of 5 stars

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*advanced readers copy*
Psychologist Siri Bergman’s life starts to unravel after one of her patients is discovered murdered on her property. Siri has already suffered tragic events in her life, including her husband’s death, which has left her with fears that she would help others to overcome. So when clues begin to surface that the killer is really targeting her she begins to question those people within her intimate circle of friends and colleagues who know her weaknesses and how to exploit the...more

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Jul 02, 2011 The Itzel Library rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: adult, adult-fiction, adventure, suspense, mistery, thriller, tender, dysfunctional-family, romance, series, to-review, top-10, contemporary, couples, cover-love

Siri es psicóloga, viuda y tiene un pequeño trauma que le impide estar en lugares oscuros. A su consulta acuden diversos tipos de personas con problemas desde pequeños hasta muy grandes y ella los filma todos. Sí, no solo hace las anotaciones pertinentes sino que además, graba todas las consultas, algo que me gustó mucho, y que también le será de ayuda, más o menos.

Sus colegas, una mujer que tiene tantas conquistas como quiere y un hombre, que es un donjuán, son las personas más cercanas, por qu...more Siri es psicóloga, viuda y tiene un pequeño trauma que le impide estar en lugares oscuros. A su consulta acuden diversos tipos de personas con problemas desde pequeños hasta muy grandes y ella los filma todos. Sí, no solo hace las anotaciones pertinentes sino que además, graba todas las consultas, algo que me gustó mucho, y que también le será de ayuda, más o menos.

Sus colegas, una mujer que tiene tantas conquistas como quiere y un hombre, que es un donjuán, son las personas más cercanas, por que parece que ni a su familia los toma mucho en cuenta. Ella es extraña, de un modo que no sé definir. La narradora es ella y lo hace en tiempo presente, pero a lo largo de la historia, nos cuenta un poco sobre su pasado; lo que hace que podamos conocerle más y entenderla.

¿Qué si la historia me ha gustado? Sí. Pero…

Al principio sentí que no sucedía nada, aunque la lectura no se me hizo pesada por que creo que tiene una fluidez estupenda, sentía por momentos, que no avanzaba mucho. Tal vez por que todo sucede en tres meses, entonces ella nos cuenta lo que sucede a lo largo de un mes y luego del otro y así, de ahí que diga que no se avanzaba. Por fortuna, me di cuenta al llegar al segundo mes de cómo iba a ser todo y me tranquilicé.

La trama es estupenda, el misterio es increíble y te mantiene en la pregunta constante de ¿quién es el acosador? ¿Quién mató a la chica? ¿Por qué la mató? Aunque esta última pregunta logré responderla muy fácil, y muy rápido, pero lo demás, no me quedaba claro y me motivaba a seguir y seguir leyendo hasta que lo terminé en dos días. Y eso por que tuve que detener la lectura, por lo demás, creo que en un día lo hubiese terminado.

El final, no me gustó. No, no me gustó. Demasiado abierto para mi gusto, estoy desesperada por saber qué sigue. Por saber qué más sucederá en la vida de Siri, si elegirá el amor (que yo creo que sí hay, sólo que no se ha dado cuenta –¡a que los he dejado intrigados!-), o si por el contrario, seguirá con esa terrible necedad que le impide vivir la vida con libertad.

Sin duda las autoras supieron emocionarme con esta novela (¡su primera novela!) y ya se han puesto en la lista de mis autoras favoritas.

Si buscan un libro de misterio, un libro diferente y que los mantenga en vilo un buen rato, éste es para ustedes.

PS. La cubierta es muy atractiva! No se lleva el A+ sólo por que me ha dejado con un terrible signo de interrogación con ese final...

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Mar 11, 2013 Elizabeth rated it 4 of 5 stars

I chose this book because I was searching for a Scandinavian suspense. That it is. Siri, a psychologist, is being stalked in her cove side home by a killer from her, past, patients, friends?The tale twists and turns, but the solution is not really thrilling. She opens the door, and the killer is there. Subtle. Indirect. Unemotional. Also why do you keep returning to your out of the way house when you are being stalked? Anyway, it's a pretty good set-up-just wish the ending was a little mrs twist...more

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Aug 27, 2012 Kandice rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: books-read-in-2012, mystery, suspense

This was such a good book I can't wait to read the next one! Siri is a psychologist almost as broken as the patients she tries to help. Add in the facts that she lives alone, has a drinking problem, is a widow at thirty-four, and has someone stalking and trying to kill her, you get a suspenseful mystery full of humanity. Written by two sisters, who are themselves psychologists, this book doesn't seem like a first novel at all. Here's hoping the next book in the series is released and translated...more

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Jul 17, 2012 Iyanna rated it 2 of 5 stars

The intro is what drew me into this book.Then from there it went sooo slow.I didnt like the fact of being in the sessions with her patients,there should have been very little mention about each of them for this book to be an suspense novel,there should have been bits and pieces through out the book about them.And for Siri being a Psychotherapist,they she can see and help her patients with their problems,but she cant help and see her own.

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Jan 21, 2013 Dawn rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: mystery, thriller, psychology, book-club, scandinavian

It seems like every Swedish mystery that I have read contains:

1. A dead/tortured cat
2. A smart female character who is molested but doesn't say anything about it or excuses the behavior
3. A smart female character who does unbelievably stupid things
4. Really bad food (ketchup on spaghetti, gross!)

Perhaps because the last book that I read was "Gone Girl," this one just didn't hold my attention the way that book did.

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Aug 01, 2012 Kenneth Fredette rated it 5 of 5 stars

I found this book refreshing. It wasn't a police procedural but close. Siri is a Psychologist and has several patients. She finds one of them drowned near her house, only to find out she was murdered. Siri found out the killer was after her. I spent my last 10 years working in the cutter unit of a hospital. I think these women told a great story that you never hear of. My hats off to you ladies.

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May 13, 2013 Erika Kraus rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Though well written, this thriller did not hold my attention. It was easy to read a chapter or two and set it aside.
Though the narrator is a psychologist, she seems detached from her world and her character is difficult to empathize with. Her flaws are frustrating rather than enduring and relatable.
The plot is intriguing but has a tendency to lag until the end. Unfortunately, the characters make the novel difficult to read. They are not a likable group. Overall, it is an uneven work.

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Aug 30, 2012 David Richardson rated it 4 of 5 stars

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I received this book for free from the Goodreads first-read giveaway. A good solid book. Easy to read without too many characters to keep straight and didn't have many cuss words. I thought I had figured out "who dunnit" a couple of times. I was wrong. The edition that I received included the first 2 chapters of the next book. I look forward to it.

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May 08, 2013 Nenia Campbell is currently reading it · review of another edition

Shelves: x-series-bk-1, x-2009s, first-reads

I won this via the first reads giveaway! I'm so happy I won this, because my mother absolutely LOVES Swedish/Finnish mysteries but they are hard to find in the U.S. The last one I got for her was also from GR and called "The Viper," which was pretty good. Once I read and reviewed it as per the contest agreement, I gave it to her--and she loved it too! I can't wait to tell her I won another! She shall be the envy of her friends. :)

05/08/13/edit//: IT CAME TODAY! I READS NAO.

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May 16, 2013 Sara Serna rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: first-reads, i-own

This was the first book I won on Goodreads and I was pleasantly surprised! I found Siri to be dynamic and unique and the psychological basis for all of the characters seemed sound.

It's rare to find a book that is completely suspenseful throughout and whose conclusion really shocks the reader. This book didn't fit either of those criteria, but it was a very enjoyable read nonetheless. It appeared to be a great translation from Swedish and I liked reading a story set in a part of Europe I've never...more

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May 09, 2013 Rachel rated it 3 of 5 stars

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This was a First Reads book!

This is a psychological thriller and the writers definitely do a good job making you feel nervous. The ending surpised me and that is always a good thing. There were a few parts that I skimmed through but the rest of it was quite good.

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Jun 26, 2012 Jill rated it 4 of 5 stars

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First-reads book. I was pleasantly surprised with this book. The translation was done quite well. The book focuses on Siri, a psychologist, who is being haunted and hunted by a madman. The authors have done a good job on the psychology sessions in the book- but one author is a psychologist, so that is obvious. It made me remember back to those counseling sessions I had been to. Very readable book once you get past the flowery descriptions of the first two pages.

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