I liked this, how could you not like something so atmospheric and that takes you to the wilderness of Sweden forests?
Tuva is a deaf journalist, able tI liked this, how could you not like something so atmospheric and that takes you to the wilderness of Sweden forests?
Tuva is a deaf journalist, able to hear with a hearing aid, she likes turning it off and disconnecting herself from the world. She lives in northern Sweden which is a tight community- not seemingly welcoming change, or open minds. Detached from her dying mother, she is a lone soul with a will to make the career move to move away from the area.
Elk hunt is a big thing in this town called Gavrik, men usually hunt. Nature and wilderness makes Tuva uncomfortable and she doesn't enjoy it, but when an hunter is found dead in the forest, his eyes taken out, Tuva would have to investigate because this is her chance to write a good story to progress her career.
The people in the story and Tuva are beautifully portrayed. I love Sweden, visited 4 times in different regions and this book literally took me there.
I guessed the identity of the killer, because I kind of sensed the way Dean wrote about them, building them was a bit more meticulous than the other characters, but overall I really enjoyed this story.
If you're looking for a crime novel without any gross, disturbing content, or emotional porn, look no more. I really liked Tuva and will read the second book, Red Snow as well....more
I won't lie, I found this book a bit baffling in the start but then when the events picked up, and I got what was going on it became so anti-climatic I won't lie, I found this book a bit baffling in the start but then when the events picked up, and I got what was going on it became so anti-climatic and interesting.
Would it be awkward if I define it as "Tarantino meets David Lynch"? The whole story, characters, events are bizarre and different, but not in a bad way. There is violence, sadness, a well-painted atmosphere, solid characters. If you're into cat/mouse game type of crime novels and fancy a quirk don't give this a miss. Second Korean crime fiction I have read this year and would love to read a third one. ...more
I must say it was difficult to read from time to time, as there is a lot of upsetting content in it, but it's not done in a vulgar way and put togetheI must say it was difficult to read from time to time, as there is a lot of upsetting content in it, but it's not done in a vulgar way and put together very powerfully.
I loved Hess, and Thurin, both strong characters with their flaws. Hess specifically fits quickly into the very likeable anti-hero space in the eyes of the reader. I wish there wasn't the classic 'encounter with the villain and action' section in the end, this book really didn't needed it. But the ending was beautiful. I can't say too much about the plot to not to reveal but I can say Chestnut Mans will haunt you forever after reading this book.
Gritty, disturbing, dark Scandi-crime, there are trigger warnings but pick it up if you have the stomach, you won't be disappointed. ...more
It took me very long to get into the story with this, the start was long and untidy I think, however the last half of the book gets the tension up andIt took me very long to get into the story with this, the start was long and untidy I think, however the last half of the book gets the tension up and story gets very interesting. I wish I could give 3.5 stars or (7 out of 10)
This is so far the most Agatha Christie flavoured book Hannah have penned!
The start of the book reminded me of "A murder is announced"- 4 people get This is so far the most Agatha Christie flavoured book Hannah have penned!
The start of the book reminded me of "A murder is announced"- 4 people get letters accusing them of murdering a man called 'Barnabas Pandy'- and the letters are signed by Hercules Poirot! Who is Barnabas Pandy and did one of these people: Slyvia Rule, John McCrodden, Hugo Dockerill and Annabel Treadway, really killed Mr Pandy?
Loved this book and so glad to be reading the world's best detective again. Full review soon!...more
This was a brilliant and unique read. Be warned, it was slow burning, in the first 20% of the book the setting haven't changed- Yu-jin finds his motheThis was a brilliant and unique read. Be warned, it was slow burning, in the first 20% of the book the setting haven't changed- Yu-jin finds his mother dead downstairs, and doesn't remember anything, keeps moving in the house. I started to think I may not like this book, but I was wrong. It doesn't take long after that for the story take sinister turns and morph into a shocking explanation of everything.
I really liked the style of writing. The ending is not a shocker, if you are looking to have a big secret in the end- you won't have that. But the story itself is amazing. I don't want to give away too much as this book is an experience you should just dive into without knowing anything. Yes, this is one of the books that you can dive in without reading it's description, it will be better! I love reading Asian literature, and thanks for this beautifully translated book as it was a great read for a crime lover like me!
I can see this being adapted into a movie, or a theater play- even better. Would love to watch the adaptation.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this copy of the book in exchange for an honest review....more
Naomi's psychology is mapped out cleverly. Background of Naomi's story we obviously are dying to know what will One word to describe this book: Tense.
Naomi's psychology is mapped out cleverly. Background of Naomi's story we obviously are dying to know what will happen to Charlie and Simon. I can't tell which story was more attractive.
Very beautifully knotting two stories together, this is a book you won't be able to drop from your hands until you finish.....more
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