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The Man in the Lighthouse
All his life, Viggo Larssen has been haunted by the same troubling dream, which he calls the Omen—a vision of a woman beckoning to him from the surface of a churning sea. Now, as he broods over his shipwrecked existence in a remote lighthouse off the outermost coast of Denmark, he is about to be borne backward by the current to a past he thought he had escaped forever.
On the Danish mainland, the widowed mother of the nation's prime minister mysteriously vanishes from her prestigious nursing home. As the police search for clues, evidence mounts that her disappearance is tied to an unsolved crime from Viggo's childhood. Told through the eyes of multiple characters from Viggo's old neighborhood, Erik Valeur's dark, serpentine mystery is a profound meditation on the persistence of memory, the power of dreams, and the secrets we hide from one another—and ourselves.
On the Danish mainland, the widowed mother of the nation's prime minister mysteriously vanishes from her prestigious nursing home. As the police search for clues, evidence mounts that her disappearance is tied to an unsolved crime from Viggo's childhood. Told through the eyes of multiple characters from Viggo's old neighborhood, Erik Valeur's dark, serpentine mystery is a profound meditation on the persistence of memory, the power of dreams, and the secrets we hide from one another—and ourselves.
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First published September 28, 2015
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March 14, 2017
There are many different factors that will draw me into reading a particular book. The cover, let’s be honest, we are all drawn to good covers; The Man in the Lighthouse has a great cover. The genre, I have become a huge fan of dark Nordic mysteries and thrillers over the past few years. Even the publisher is a factor that will influence a reader’s decision to read a particular book. I have been fortunate to have read a lot of great books from AmazonCrossing. I enjoy the perspectives that I get from other geographical locations. The Man in the Lighthouse, however, just wasn’t for me.
I’m always disappointed when a book that I was looking forward to reading falls short. Can I put my finger on the reason why I didn’t connect with this book? No, it’s simply a case of me making a bad book decision, assuming that Erik Valeur’s book would be in the same vein and spirit as the other books that I have read by other Nordic authors. It wasn’t.
This book really made me think about star ratings, how they work, and how I want to approach them. Although Valeur’s writing and I didn’t connect, there is nothing wrong with his writing and the product that he has put forward. The characters were well developed, the story was new and creative, and there were no major issues with the proofing, editing or translation that made the story unreadable. The Man in the Lighthouse was technically sound. For me, the four and five star books are based on how much the author made me feel and how connected I was to the characters, while the one and two star books are based more on the technical competence of the author.
Erik Valeur wrote a story that was without flaws. I can appreciate that this story could connect with readers, other than myself, but it just didn’t make me feel.
*I received a copy of the book from the publisher (via NetGalley) in exchange for an honest review.
I’m always disappointed when a book that I was looking forward to reading falls short. Can I put my finger on the reason why I didn’t connect with this book? No, it’s simply a case of me making a bad book decision, assuming that Erik Valeur’s book would be in the same vein and spirit as the other books that I have read by other Nordic authors. It wasn’t.
This book really made me think about star ratings, how they work, and how I want to approach them. Although Valeur’s writing and I didn’t connect, there is nothing wrong with his writing and the product that he has put forward. The characters were well developed, the story was new and creative, and there were no major issues with the proofing, editing or translation that made the story unreadable. The Man in the Lighthouse was technically sound. For me, the four and five star books are based on how much the author made me feel and how connected I was to the characters, while the one and two star books are based more on the technical competence of the author.
Erik Valeur wrote a story that was without flaws. I can appreciate that this story could connect with readers, other than myself, but it just didn’t make me feel.
*I received a copy of the book from the publisher (via NetGalley) in exchange for an honest review.
November 10, 2021
This isn't my usual reading material, but I'm getting burnt out on my regular fare. I decided to give this book a shot, and I'm glad I did. I was intrigued from the beginning. So many questions, and not a single dang clue to be had. Argh! It drove me bonkers! I kept putting the book aside, but curiosity kept pulling me back. Once I decided to let the questions go "hoping they'd all be answered at the end," and just read, that's when I started loving this story. There are so many twists and turns towards the end. And finally, answers. I'm not going to say one word about what this story is about. I encourage everyone to just read the blurb, then dive into the book. Yep, I'd highly recommend this book. Thanks, to Netgalley, and Mr.Valeur's Publisher for a chance to read and review this book.
If you are looking for a regular mystery, this is not for you. I have about 3 to 4 Goodreads friends who I think would enjoy. Still, I'm just damn near hesitant to recommend this.
If you are looking for a regular mystery, this is not for you. I have about 3 to 4 Goodreads friends who I think would enjoy. Still, I'm just damn near hesitant to recommend this.
February 10, 2017
There's something I have to say about Erik Valeur's writing. He waits too long to explain something until the last chapter. It would make more sense to broaden things by giving clues. Making it more exciting.
July 2, 2016
Na het wonderbaarlijke debuut "Het zevende kind" van de Deense auteur Erik Valeur was het uitkijken naar een volgend oeuvre van zijn hand. Dat is sinds kort naar het Nederlands vertaald en kreeg de titel "Schipbreuk van een leven" mee. De verwachtingen, die hoog gespannen waren, werden méér dan ingelost. Schipbreuk van een leven is een sublieme, intelligente, intrigerende en meeslepende roman die je héél langzaam bij de keel grijpt en dan niet meer loslaat.
Op het moment dat Denemarken in de ban is van de ontvoering van "de Weduwe", moeder van de eerste minister van Denemarken en machtigste vrouw van het land, en het bij de politiediensten alle hens aan dek is, komt een vrouw toe op een afgelegen landtong waar ze een huisje betrekt in de buurt van een vuurtoren. Niet toevallig gekozen die plek, want in die vuurtoren woont Viggo Larssen, een met tegenzin op rust gestelde journalist die er wel heel speciale theorieën op nahoudt inzake dromen met een doodsboodschap. Waarom die dame net daar gaat wonen, ga ik niet verklappen, maar terwijl heel traag een vriendschap tussen de dame en Viggo ontstaat en het vertrouwen groeit, ontstaat er steeds meer chaos met betrekking tot de verdwenen Weduwe, en beide gebeurtenissen zijn misschien wel met elkaar verbonden. (meer kan ik niet schrijven, anders geef ik het verhaal weg).
Niet alleen een boeiend verhaal over de illusies van het leven, over relaties (tussen ouders en kinderen, tussen vrienden) en over herkenbare gevoelens als wraak maar ook gedeeltelijk een politiek verhaal (cfr. Borgen) met de bijhorende intriges en corrupties waar menig maatschappijkritisch persoon zijn vingers van kan aflikken.
5 sterren. Zonder twijfel. Ik wil meer!
Op het moment dat Denemarken in de ban is van de ontvoering van "de Weduwe", moeder van de eerste minister van Denemarken en machtigste vrouw van het land, en het bij de politiediensten alle hens aan dek is, komt een vrouw toe op een afgelegen landtong waar ze een huisje betrekt in de buurt van een vuurtoren. Niet toevallig gekozen die plek, want in die vuurtoren woont Viggo Larssen, een met tegenzin op rust gestelde journalist die er wel heel speciale theorieën op nahoudt inzake dromen met een doodsboodschap. Waarom die dame net daar gaat wonen, ga ik niet verklappen, maar terwijl heel traag een vriendschap tussen de dame en Viggo ontstaat en het vertrouwen groeit, ontstaat er steeds meer chaos met betrekking tot de verdwenen Weduwe, en beide gebeurtenissen zijn misschien wel met elkaar verbonden. (meer kan ik niet schrijven, anders geef ik het verhaal weg).
Niet alleen een boeiend verhaal over de illusies van het leven, over relaties (tussen ouders en kinderen, tussen vrienden) en over herkenbare gevoelens als wraak maar ook gedeeltelijk een politiek verhaal (cfr. Borgen) met de bijhorende intriges en corrupties waar menig maatschappijkritisch persoon zijn vingers van kan aflikken.
5 sterren. Zonder twijfel. Ik wil meer!
June 12, 2017
I won this in a Goodreads giveaway.
What an awful book. The language is vile and the charaters even more vile. I'll be deleting this one from my Kindle.
What an awful book. The language is vile and the charaters even more vile. I'll be deleting this one from my Kindle.
July 27, 2016
Denemarken is in rep en roer. De beroemde weduwe, moeder van premier en minister van justitie is verdwenen. Er volgt een onderzoek met bizarre ontknoping. Daartussen wordt het verhaal geweven van een vrouw die een man Viggo bezoekt en bespioneert. Wat is haar doel? Gaandeweg wordt dat duidelijk. Maar heeft Viggo iets te maken met de verdwijning van de weduwe? En wat speelde allemaal in de jeugdjaren van Viggo, zijn vrienden, maar ook de zonen van de verdwenen weduwe. Ze zaten allen op dezelfde school en woonden in dezelfde buurt. Is er een verband? Mondjesmaat geeft de auteur een antwoord op deze vragen.
En dan is er nog de doodaankondigingsdroom. Ook zo'n boeiend stuk verhaal.
In 1 woord: verplichte lectuur.
Aanvullend. Een goede kritische visie over besparingen in de bejaardenzorgsector.
En dan is er nog de doodaankondigingsdroom. Ook zo'n boeiend stuk verhaal.
In 1 woord: verplichte lectuur.
Aanvullend. Een goede kritische visie over besparingen in de bejaardenzorgsector.
May 26, 2017
Could have written better.... Tried to bring in unnecessary complexity into the story by the way it is written. The story itself is quite simple but written in a complex way.... Did not feel like the style and story matched.....
February 8, 2017
5 stars
The ninety-year old sharp as a tack mother of the Prime Minister and his second-in-command, the Minister of Justice, disappears from the nursing home in which she lived on January 1. Very few clues are left behind. There are multiple reasons why she couldn’t have wandered off. Kidnapping? It’s a puzzle. The Widow Blegman’s disappearance causes a nationwide furor. The brothers, her sons Palle and Poul, are livid and very worried.
The “Homicide Boss” and his “Number Two” are in charge of the case. They are under a great deal of pressure to solve her disappearance.
At the same time, on a beach near the lighthouse, someone intently watches Viggo Larssen closely. Viggo lives in the lighthouse. The two appear to have a connection with one another’s pasts. And the Blegman brothers are very nervous about something in their pasts.
This book goes back and forth between some of the primary characters’ childhood pasts and their present lives Connections are made that will surprise the reader. The main focus of the story is on Viggo Larssen, the man in the lighthouse. He is a most interesting person. He has unusual personality traits and habits. He has had a tough life and it plainly marks him. His story is extremely interesting and poignant.
After a considerable period of time, the Widow Blegman’s body is found. The brothers blow up at the Homicide Boss. They give vague and nonsensical responses to the Homicide Boss’ questions.
As the investigation rolls on, the watcher of Viggo and the Blegman brothers’ behavior become more intense. Clues keep finding their way into the bizarre zone: an empty folder, yellow plastic pieces, a book and a canary. The Homicide Boss and Number Two seem assured that something in the deep past of the Blegman brothers has caused the death of their mother.
This book is an astounding psychological drama. Through their backstories, we get to know the primary “suspects” quite well. It is very well written but with enough sensitivity that the reader doesn’t even seem to know they are being entertained. Mr. Valeur’s writing draws you in and the language is so lyrical, even beautiful. The book is so well written and plotted that it is astounding. And, of course, hats off to the translator as well for creating a thing of beauty out of Mr. Valeur’s novel.
The name of the murder comes as a huge surprise, although I suppose it shouldn’t have upon reflection.
Less a police procedural, and more of a psychological drama, this novel excels in drama and the reader keeps turning pages in the excitement of it all. I very much liked this book and will read more of Mr. Erik Valeur’s work.
I send many thanks to Netgalley and Amazon Crossing for forwarding to me this fine book to read.
The ninety-year old sharp as a tack mother of the Prime Minister and his second-in-command, the Minister of Justice, disappears from the nursing home in which she lived on January 1. Very few clues are left behind. There are multiple reasons why she couldn’t have wandered off. Kidnapping? It’s a puzzle. The Widow Blegman’s disappearance causes a nationwide furor. The brothers, her sons Palle and Poul, are livid and very worried.
The “Homicide Boss” and his “Number Two” are in charge of the case. They are under a great deal of pressure to solve her disappearance.
At the same time, on a beach near the lighthouse, someone intently watches Viggo Larssen closely. Viggo lives in the lighthouse. The two appear to have a connection with one another’s pasts. And the Blegman brothers are very nervous about something in their pasts.
This book goes back and forth between some of the primary characters’ childhood pasts and their present lives Connections are made that will surprise the reader. The main focus of the story is on Viggo Larssen, the man in the lighthouse. He is a most interesting person. He has unusual personality traits and habits. He has had a tough life and it plainly marks him. His story is extremely interesting and poignant.
After a considerable period of time, the Widow Blegman’s body is found. The brothers blow up at the Homicide Boss. They give vague and nonsensical responses to the Homicide Boss’ questions.
As the investigation rolls on, the watcher of Viggo and the Blegman brothers’ behavior become more intense. Clues keep finding their way into the bizarre zone: an empty folder, yellow plastic pieces, a book and a canary. The Homicide Boss and Number Two seem assured that something in the deep past of the Blegman brothers has caused the death of their mother.
This book is an astounding psychological drama. Through their backstories, we get to know the primary “suspects” quite well. It is very well written but with enough sensitivity that the reader doesn’t even seem to know they are being entertained. Mr. Valeur’s writing draws you in and the language is so lyrical, even beautiful. The book is so well written and plotted that it is astounding. And, of course, hats off to the translator as well for creating a thing of beauty out of Mr. Valeur’s novel.
The name of the murder comes as a huge surprise, although I suppose it shouldn’t have upon reflection.
Less a police procedural, and more of a psychological drama, this novel excels in drama and the reader keeps turning pages in the excitement of it all. I very much liked this book and will read more of Mr. Erik Valeur’s work.
I send many thanks to Netgalley and Amazon Crossing for forwarding to me this fine book to read.
November 22, 2017
So, I’ve just finished Danish author Erik Valeur’s novel “Logbog fra et livsforlis”, which in English translates something like “Logbook of a life wreck.” The words for life and ship are similar in Danish so it’s a super clever pun on the word shipwreck clap clap wow applause.
I’ve rarely read a more garbled piece of prosa in my life. The plot is rather simple and could easily have been a short story, but Valeur chooses to fill the story with an unnecessary amount... of... pauses... and - hyphens..
... And line breaks. No one in real life talks like this and it made the dialog unbearable to read. On the other hand everything that happens is underlined, repeated and described at least a hundred times so even the slowest of readers can follow what’s going on.
The book tries really hard to be super mysterious by including lines like, “No one can escape the hand of fate. I know that better than anyone.” Why, why do you know that better than anyone? What does it even mean? Nothing at all, but at least it raised the page count for this piece of bloated, self-indulgence. I don’t know if you can rate something zero stars but I did give it one out of five stars for the sole reason I simply wanted to get through it to see if it all made sense in the end, just so that you don’t have to. And did it? I’d say judge for yourself, but to be honest taking a stroll around the mall on December 23 would probably be far more fun so meh.
I’ve rarely read a more garbled piece of prosa in my life. The plot is rather simple and could easily have been a short story, but Valeur chooses to fill the story with an unnecessary amount... of... pauses... and - hyphens..
... And line breaks. No one in real life talks like this and it made the dialog unbearable to read. On the other hand everything that happens is underlined, repeated and described at least a hundred times so even the slowest of readers can follow what’s going on.
The book tries really hard to be super mysterious by including lines like, “No one can escape the hand of fate. I know that better than anyone.” Why, why do you know that better than anyone? What does it even mean? Nothing at all, but at least it raised the page count for this piece of bloated, self-indulgence. I don’t know if you can rate something zero stars but I did give it one out of five stars for the sole reason I simply wanted to get through it to see if it all made sense in the end, just so that you don’t have to. And did it? I’d say judge for yourself, but to be honest taking a stroll around the mall on December 23 would probably be far more fun so meh.
March 17, 2017
This is a dark, melancholy, brooding tale filled with so many secrets that you need a score card to keep count. Plus a mysterious dream that may hold the clue to when you will die. Spooky and riveting this book is another that keeps you guessing until the end.
Recommended!
Recommended!
August 6, 2016
Jeg slugte langt størstedelen af denne bog - Erik Valeur skriver fængende med masser af samfundskritiske hints til DK anno 2015.
Desværre leverer han i mine øjne ikke en slutning, der binder enderne sammen og giver en fyldestgørende forklaring - især ikke for motiverne hos fortælleren - eller hvad man nu skal kalde hende.
Desværre leverer han i mine øjne ikke en slutning, der binder enderne sammen og giver en fyldestgørende forklaring - især ikke for motiverne hos fortælleren - eller hvad man nu skal kalde hende.
August 20, 2016
Twijfelde ik bij zijn debuut tussen vier en vijf sterren, wat uiteindelijk in vijf resulteerde, bij Schipbreuk van een leven heb ik een tijd getwijfeld tussen drie en vier, omdat ik tot de helft van het boek maar niet in het verhaal kwam. Toen pakte het me wel, en de plot is goed bedacht, dus uiteindelijk vier sterren van mij. Als ik zin en tijd heb schrijf ik er een uitgebreidere recensie over.
August 9, 2017
This book was slow and long to get to the point. A great plot but slow process to the point of the story. A good book if you are patient enough to read it and follow it through to the end. The last part is where it all wraps up. A must read book.
February 27, 2018
Not
My thing at all. Very confusing and not very riveting. Took me about 6 months to read. I couldn't really get into it
My thing at all. Very confusing and not very riveting. Took me about 6 months to read. I couldn't really get into it
June 10, 2017
Dit verhaal had een stuk beter kunnen zijn in een kwart van de lengte. Eindeloze uitweidingen over iedereens levensverhaal, scènes waar geen ontwikkeling in zit, 'wendingen' die zonder uitzondering al veel eerder zouden zijn gebeurd als personages wat oplettender of besluitvaardiger waren (en als ze eindelijk gebeuren, is de boel al zo ver uitgekauwd dat ik alleen maar kan denken 'hèhè, eindelijk'), informatie die eindeloos herhaald wordt alsof de lezer het geheugen van een fruitvliegje heeft... Verder staat er ongelofelijk vaak een variant op 'dat deed hij anders nooit' (in plaats van een beeld te schetsen van hoe het personage zich normaal gedraagt en de lezer zijn eigen conclusies te laten trekken), de ikpersoon hangt ergens vaag tussen een personage en een alwetende verteller die commentaar levert op gebeurtenissen waar ze niet bij is, en de 'doodsaankondigingen' waar Viggo Larssen zich mee bezig houdt krijgen nooit echt een verband met de verhaallijn van de verdwenen weduwe.
Er zat hier en daar wel een mooie vondst in (zoals het eerste hoofdstuk waarin de minister-president wordt vergeleken met een beer uit een stripverhaal - een beetje flauw alleen dat het idee van de tekstballonnetjes vervolgens veel te vaak gebruikt wordt). Het achterliggende verhaal zat op zich interessant in elkaar (maar werd veel te ver uitgekauwd). De kanarie was een boeiend mysterie (dat helaas op de meest voor de hand liggende manier werd opgelost). Ik dacht nog even aan twee sterren, maar heb uiteindelijk besloten om toch naar beneden af te ronden.
Er zat hier en daar wel een mooie vondst in (zoals het eerste hoofdstuk waarin de minister-president wordt vergeleken met een beer uit een stripverhaal - een beetje flauw alleen dat het idee van de tekstballonnetjes vervolgens veel te vaak gebruikt wordt). Het achterliggende verhaal zat op zich interessant in elkaar (maar werd veel te ver uitgekauwd). De kanarie was een boeiend mysterie (dat helaas op de meest voor de hand liggende manier werd opgelost). Ik dacht nog even aan twee sterren, maar heb uiteindelijk besloten om toch naar beneden af te ronden.
June 11, 2018
Enjoyed it, even if it wasn't completely satisfying
The book sucked me in. It's dark atmospheric setting and host of troubled characters were a little hard to follow at first as the narratives shifted. However, it helped to build up the mystery. It's very well written. I don't know enough about Danish politics to know if some of the characters were based on real people, but I enjoyed the authentic feel supplied by the multidimensional aspects of the various characters. Overall, it's in keeping with some of best Scandinavian mystery novels out there. The genre continues to outpace anything being written in the United States by far.
My only complaints would be the unresolved plotlines, the mystical omen/dream (not really sure what to make of this), the less than satisfying ending, and feeling like I wanted to know more about Maline and less about Viggo.
The book sucked me in. It's dark atmospheric setting and host of troubled characters were a little hard to follow at first as the narratives shifted. However, it helped to build up the mystery. It's very well written. I don't know enough about Danish politics to know if some of the characters were based on real people, but I enjoyed the authentic feel supplied by the multidimensional aspects of the various characters. Overall, it's in keeping with some of best Scandinavian mystery novels out there. The genre continues to outpace anything being written in the United States by far.
My only complaints would be the unresolved plotlines, the mystical omen/dream (not really sure what to make of this), the less than satisfying ending, and feeling like I wanted to know more about Maline and less about Viggo.
May 31, 2017
Wow - what a book! This is a great psychological thriller. This writer reminded me alot of the late Stieg Larsson, who I really enjoyed.
I can't resist a good thriller that keeps me on my toes and turning pages, and The Man in the Lighthouse did that for me. The story plays out in an interesting setting, one clouded by secrecy and past life events well buried. As a result, you get a real feel for the characters. Little by little pieces of the story are revealed and no matter how hard I tried, I couldn't put the pieces together. They come together in the end and I thought the book was awesome. Well crafted thriller!!
Great book by Erik Valeur - can't wait for more by this author.
I can't resist a good thriller that keeps me on my toes and turning pages, and The Man in the Lighthouse did that for me. The story plays out in an interesting setting, one clouded by secrecy and past life events well buried. As a result, you get a real feel for the characters. Little by little pieces of the story are revealed and no matter how hard I tried, I couldn't put the pieces together. They come together in the end and I thought the book was awesome. Well crafted thriller!!
Great book by Erik Valeur - can't wait for more by this author.
October 25, 2017
Thanks to GR for a free E-copy. This is not the typical book I would choose. The story started out slow and I have to admit I stopped for a while. But then I got back on track and picked it up again. It was long which made some parts drag but, it was written very well and did a good job of keeping me in suspense til the end. There was a story w/in a story which I thought made it more interesting.
Once you get past the first part I think you won't want to put it down. It draws you into a puzzle that you can't resist until you put all the pieces together. The twist at the end comes together nicely and no loose ends are left which I always appreciate in any book. I recommend you give it a try because I think you will be pleasantly surprised.
Once you get past the first part I think you won't want to put it down. It draws you into a puzzle that you can't resist until you put all the pieces together. The twist at the end comes together nicely and no loose ends are left which I always appreciate in any book. I recommend you give it a try because I think you will be pleasantly surprised.
February 4, 2018
The description sounded interesting. The Prime Minister's mother, who resided in a nursing home, has disappeared. A man named Larssen lives in a lighthouse and has a diary that is very old. A young man with a child's curiosity and bravery goes to visit the man and notices the diary the man is holding. The man ignores the child's requests to look at the diary. The child doesn't give up easily and starts to sneak into the man's house to find the diary.
I tried to get farther in the story several times but I couldn't. To me it was too wordy and I kept losing interest. It is a translated book and is quite long.
I won this e-book in a Goodreads Giveaway.
I tried to get farther in the story several times but I couldn't. To me it was too wordy and I kept losing interest. It is a translated book and is quite long.
I won this e-book in a Goodreads Giveaway.
September 17, 2024
Jeg opgav efter 60 sider. Den fangede mig sket ikke. Historien var spændende nok og pirrede lidt min nysgerrighed, men sprogligt er den skrevet på en lidt for snørklet og forvirrende måde, så den er lidt vanskelig at læse, og det går ud over flowet i min læsning. De to politiopdagere virker for karikerede og næsten klovneagtige.
Fortællingen med den gamle, stille mand i fyrtårnet var det eneste, der var værd at læse; det var det eneste, der holdt min læsning kørende. På et tidspunkt mødes de to spor vel i en eller anden form for enhed, men det har jeg altså ikke tålmodighed og tid til at finde ud af.
Fortællingen med den gamle, stille mand i fyrtårnet var det eneste, der var værd at læse; det var det eneste, der holdt min læsning kørende. På et tidspunkt mødes de to spor vel i en eller anden form for enhed, men det har jeg altså ikke tålmodighed og tid til at finde ud af.
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January 6, 2020Emne: spænding ; politikere ; bortførelse ; samfundssatire ; samfundskritik ; Danmark ; 1960-1969 ; 1970-1979 ; 1980-1989 ; 2010-2019
Statsministerens og justitsministerens mor forsvinder fra et plejehjem og hele nationen leder efter hende. Der fortælles samtidig historien om enspænderen Viggo Larssen som boede overfor de to toppolitikere, måske der findes en sammenhæng
https://netpunkt.dk/linkme?rec.id=870...
Kilde: DBC
Statsministerens og justitsministerens mor forsvinder fra et plejehjem og hele nationen leder efter hende. Der fortælles samtidig historien om enspænderen Viggo Larssen som boede overfor de to toppolitikere, måske der findes en sammenhæng
https://netpunkt.dk/linkme?rec.id=870...
Kilde: DBC
December 25, 2017
I won an e-copy of this book in a giveaway on Goodreads.
This book was not at all what I was expecting. There was a lot of backstory, which I am not sure was completely necessary. I didn't find it very interesting but I kept expecting something interesting to happen so I kept reading. I didn't expect the last chapter, so I rated this book 2 stars instead of 1.
This book was not at all what I was expecting. There was a lot of backstory, which I am not sure was completely necessary. I didn't find it very interesting but I kept expecting something interesting to happen so I kept reading. I didn't expect the last chapter, so I rated this book 2 stars instead of 1.
April 9, 2023
"The Man in the Lighthouse" by Erik Valeur (Mark Mussari, translator) is a complex, dark and reflective novel. Thank you NetGalley, the author and publisher for the review copy. All opinions are my own.
March 22, 2017
Being that I am not as yet well or evenly moderately versed with Danish writing nuances, I was intrigued by the description and ventured forth. It is well written prose and the characters are very interesting. I'll admit I found myself wandering to the end to make sense of the interwoven stories of the past and present. In going to reread it with the end in mind.
June 20, 2017
Listened on Cd! Excellent mystery. Well-sustained plot. Highly recommend!
July 13, 2017
A great 5 star read.
May 28, 2019
Never finished.
January 27, 2021
Egentlig en fin historie, hvorfor jeg læste bogen til ende. Men alt for lang og alt for omstændelig. Irriterende lange, klodsede passager, og usympatiske, grænsende til kedelige karakterer.
April 20, 2022
Danish Book Club
March 19, 2017
I received an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Brooding is the word that instantly came to my mind as I read this tale. With very well developed characterization, I wish that I had liked this book more. The author takes a very long time to say anything and this is the one thing about this book that held me back from a higher rating. The currents of Viggo Larsen's life duplicate the currents around his isolated lighthouse. Only my opinion.
Brooding is the word that instantly came to my mind as I read this tale. With very well developed characterization, I wish that I had liked this book more. The author takes a very long time to say anything and this is the one thing about this book that held me back from a higher rating. The currents of Viggo Larsen's life duplicate the currents around his isolated lighthouse. Only my opinion.
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