The Keeper of Lost Causes

Gave up after chap 19. Mystery crime novels can be good, but enough with the abducted woman story line.

Edited up one star after reread/audio

Very Scandi-noir, with a suitable dark undertone, however i found the plot contrivances a little bit too contrived. I probable will return to the other ones of the series, but right now I think I will read a Val McDermid first.

I read a lot of unfavorable reviews for this one, but I enjoyed it. I really had put this on my list because I wanted to read the second book in the series, but I'm glad I didn't just skip it. It was slow, but not in a bad way (I thought). The imaginings of the crime were horrific. I couldn't begin to understand that sort of torture!

I really enjoyed this book. It was a page turner for me. Even though there were aspects that I absolutely saw coming I remained intrigued by character development and minor plot lines. Fast paced and fun! ( As much as a crime novel can be noted as fun) I believe the main character could easily transfer well onto film or TV.

The narration of the audiobook got in my way with this one for a while but I ended up rather liking it. Not too gruesome.
What I enjoy following in all of these Scandinavian mystery/police thrillers at the moment is how the authors are grappling with the increasing multiculturalism of their countries in the mysteries they solve. In that light, Morck's assistant is a real gem.