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Maj Sjöwall and Per Wahlöö are fast becoming my favourite Scandi Crime writing duo. They are touted as the pioneers of Nordic Noir and their Martin Beck ten book series, written between 1965 to 1975, are honestly the books that defined the genre.
The Laughing Policeman is book number 4 in this interconnected series and absolutely epitomises the writing style of Sjöwall and Wahlöö. The scene is set from the word go with chapter 1 devoted to the anti-Vietnam war protests on the steps of the America ...more
The Laughing Policeman is book number 4 in this interconnected series and absolutely epitomises the writing style of Sjöwall and Wahlöö. The scene is set from the word go with chapter 1 devoted to the anti-Vietnam war protests on the steps of the America ...more
Police teamwork solves the crime. "The paradox that the police profession in itself calls for the highest intelligence and exceptional mental, physical and moral qualities in its staff, but has nothing to attract persons who posses them"
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A wonderful novel, one of the best crime books I have ever read.
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