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I've picked up the book at the library ... misplaced as a "new arrival".
1- did not realise the book was reprinted in 2009 and 2- originally printed in 1972.
I was really pleased. I did not read it in its original language but in French (translation was very good) but can appreciate the writing and the style the authors have given to the book. The way the plots (yes, there 3 stories in parallel that are somehow intertwined) are layed out.
However, what has striked me the most is how actual this nov ...more
1- did not realise the book was reprinted in 2009 and 2- originally printed in 1972.
I was really pleased. I did not read it in its original language but in French (translation was very good) but can appreciate the writing and the style the authors have given to the book. The way the plots (yes, there 3 stories in parallel that are somehow intertwined) are layed out.
However, what has striked me the most is how actual this nov ...more
It wasn't as great as some of the other Martin Beck novels I've read, but it was still really good. It just took a little too long to get off the ground. Once Rhea entered the story, I found it much more engaging.
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Tammy AZ
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