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Crime fiction doesn't get much less cosy than this. I'd been nervous about trying Nordic noir, thinking it would be too depressing - but, although this book is just as bleak and dark as I expected, I found it a compelling read.
The story begins as a buried skeleton is discovered on a building site. As archaeologists slowly dig it up, but it becomes apparent that the bones are the remains of a crime committed during the Second World War. Even though it is likely that the perpetrator is long dead, ...more
The story begins as a buried skeleton is discovered on a building site. As archaeologists slowly dig it up, but it becomes apparent that the bones are the remains of a crime committed during the Second World War. Even though it is likely that the perpetrator is long dead, ...more
“He knew at once it was a human bone, when he took it from the baby who was sitting on the floor chewing it.”
Whoa, that first sentence was more visceral than an intro of a CSI ep.
Coincidentally, I saw a similar scene in Kingdom on Netflix the same day.
This book hits the spot in my ♥ that's reserved for Nordic noir. I'll read his other work. ...more
Whoa, that first sentence was more visceral than an intro of a CSI ep.
Coincidentally, I saw a similar scene in Kingdom on Netflix the same day.
This book hits the spot in my ♥ that's reserved for Nordic noir. I'll read his other work. ...more
Втората ми книга на този писател след Jar City, Стъклен град. Определено ми допадна повече от "града", има повече дълбочина, историята е вълнуваща и се развива в две различни времеви линии. Това, което най-много харесвам в книгата е чудесният начин, по който писателят представя исландската култура и душевност. Специални адмирации за преводача - Айгир Сверисон. Неговите бележки с информация за историята и географията на Исландия са интересни и информативни. Научих много интересни факти за една не
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Emotionally charged with the darkness of despair and disappointment - intense in its view of families in crisis due to violence and loss. A searing tragedy that lingers in the mind long after the story is over.
Really liked this novel! It was not only interesting but it was quite a mystery. I thought it was well written (and tranlsated) as well!
May 18, 2011
Juliana Philippa
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