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DNA (Children's House, #1)

Yrsa Sigurdardottir,

Yrsa Sigurðardóttir

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Jul 02, 2018 Pam rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: 2018-books-read, crime-fiction

AUTHOR Sigurdardottir, Yrsa
TITLE The Legacy
DATE READ 07/01/18
RATING 5/A
GENRE/ PUB DATE/PUBLISHER / # OF Crime Fiction / 2014/Hodder & Stoughton/ 455 pgs
SERIES/STAND-ALONE #1in Children's House
CHARACTERS Detective Huldar and Psychologist Freya
TIME/PLACE 2015/Iceland
FIRST LINES They sat on the bench as if arranged in order of size; the girl, who was the youngest, at one end, her two brothers next to her. One, three and four years old.
COMMENTS Excellent -- Great plotting, intricate characters a ...more

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May 13, 2020 Andy Plonka added it · review of another edition

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It is difficult to keep the heritage of the characters straight as well as their genetic and adoptive parents, but an interesting story with more than a few twist to keep you guessing.

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Aug 02, 2023 Cheryl rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Initially, I considered putting this book down because it was grosser/grittier than I can take. I am so glad I didn't.
Fantastic storytelling! ...more

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Sep 15, 2019 Nanosynergy rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: mysteries-thrillers-espionage, fiction-2000-2019, series, fiction, translated, 2019read, iceland

Original title: "DNA (Children's House #1)." Dark, gruesome, horrific murders with a ringside seat for the reader. Darker than I generally prefer to read. Clunky in parts. Interesting use of ham radio. Ending came down fast. Liked some of the not-so-clean edges of the landing. ...more

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