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I liked the beginning and up until it turned into a political thriller. Now I like political thrillers but this was sort of tedious and slow. I still give it 3 Stars as it's very readable.
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The is a relatively early Kurt Wallander novel, follows The Spies of Riga which I just read (but I read several later ones first). This one is long with a multi-faceted plot and it drags in places but is nevertheless worth reading. A woman is missing after going to out to visit a potential client (she's a realtor) and when the police find a old farm house (possible the one she was going to) it suddenly bursts into flame. They don't take particular notice of a Mercedes that came out of that road
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This book started off incredibly strong; however then turned into a political thriller, which just aren't my cup of tea. Still worth the read in the series though.
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Sep 15, 2010
Diane
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Jan 02, 2011
Andy
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Jan 17, 2011
Kailey
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really liked it
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Feb 14, 2011
Heather (DeathByBook)
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it was amazing
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Aug 12, 2011
Nidia
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May 29, 2013
Ted
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Sep 11, 2013
Joy
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Brittany Kay
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