Questions About The Ice Princess (Fjällbacka, #1)

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What's the role of the old man in the beginning and the end of the book? Is it important?

Lia Pissa He's the one who broke free from what people think in contradiction with the other heroes of the book.…moreHe's the one who broke free from what people think in contradiction with the other heroes of the book.(less)

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what is the lesson about it?

Romuald Byczkiewicz There is no lesson. There is also not much intrigue or suspense either. Lackberg comes up with good ideas for plots but doesn't follow through with sh…moreThere is no lesson. There is also not much intrigue or suspense either. Lackberg comes up with good ideas for plots but doesn't follow through with sharp prose or suspense built up over the chapters as the reader discovers clues along with the detective. Instead, everything was held back until the end in a very unexciting anti-climactic finish.

Lackberg is not like Mankell. Mankell explores the human condition in Sweden with his detective; the reader discovers things along with the detective and the world is seen through his prism. Lackberg's multi-character first person approach is weak and lacks direction. Other novelists have used that approach much more effectively than she has.(less)

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Is it best to read this series in order? All my library has at the moment is The Stranger.