- Paperback: 288 pages
- Publisher: Vintage (1 Oct 2009)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 009950765X
- ISBN-13: 978-0099507659
- Product Dimensions: 17.8 x 11 x 2.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,914,626 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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`What is it with those Scandinavians? For many years they have been producing crime novels of the most chilling and engrossing nature. However, one man stands out for his sense of highly believable drama, suspense and an almost effortlessly simple, yet captivating delivery. He is Arnaldur Indridason...one of the brightest sparks on the international crime writing circuit.' ****
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45 of 46 people found the following review helpful
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This captivating novel is Indridason's fifth to be
translated into English from Icelandic,and featuring
the singular Detective Erlendur , backed by his
colleagues Sigurdur Oli and Elinborg.It confirms the
author's status as one of the leading writers of crime/
police procedural novels.
When a 10 year old half-Thai boy is found stabbed on
frozen ground outside his flat,Erlendur wonders whether
there could be a racial motive to the murder.As we follow
the fascinating investigations,the crime opens a national
debate into the consequences of multi-culturalism in Iceland,
and the author's descriptions of the harsh climate,pose
questions as to the effect of this on the Icelandic psyche.
Meanwhile the death of the young boy opens up for Erlendur
memories of the traumatic death of his own young brother.
This is a wonderfully easy to read novel,ably assisted
by excellent translation.It is about as good as crime
writing gets.
translated into English from Icelandic,and featuring
the singular Detective Erlendur , backed by his
colleagues Sigurdur Oli and Elinborg.It confirms the
author's status as one of the leading writers of crime/
police procedural novels.
When a 10 year old half-Thai boy is found stabbed on
frozen ground outside his flat,Erlendur wonders whether
there could be a racial motive to the murder.As we follow
the fascinating investigations,the crime opens a national
debate into the consequences of multi-culturalism in Iceland,
and the author's descriptions of the harsh climate,pose
questions as to the effect of this on the Icelandic psyche.
Meanwhile the death of the young boy opens up for Erlendur
memories of the traumatic death of his own young brother.
This is a wonderfully easy to read novel,ably assisted
by excellent translation.It is about as good as crime
writing gets.
26 of 27 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
If you haven't yet joined the Indridason fanclub - I'd recommend reading the Erlandur books in order (first one is Tainted Blood), because. although the stories sit well on their own, there are themes and threads that develop through the series. There's a strong similarity to the Wallender books of Hening Mankell - in particular the underlying sense of a man struggling to find his place in a world whose values are changing - but in my view Indridason stands out from any of his Scandinavian contemporaries for the quality of writing. He has a very simple style but a fantastic sense of narrative structure and characterisation; very understated (exceptionally well translated), and with a minimum of anachronistic plot devices. Highly recommend for anyone who enjoys Mankell, Rankin, Jo Nesbo or Stieg Larson
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The fifth in the Reykjavik Murder Mystery series follows Erlendur, Elinborg and Sigurdur Oli as they hunt for the killer of an Icelandic/Thai boy outside his home. This book has none of the international intrigue or twist per page count of other Scandinavian thrillers out there. Instead, this title follows the investigation slowly as any possible lead is explored, which is where this title sets itself apart from the rest.
Through the investigation we not only start to get a better understanding of Sigurdur Oli's character, through him revealing some of his past, but we also get a little bit more about a small country facing up to the pitfalls of globalisation and how the people of Iceland are responding and worrying about cultural dilution, race relations etc.
This is not a thrill a second crime novel, but a slow paced investigation and thoughtful exploration of a small country and its response to the fast changing, inter-connected world in which we live. More Martin Beck than Harry Hole. Excellent.
Through the investigation we not only start to get a better understanding of Sigurdur Oli's character, through him revealing some of his past, but we also get a little bit more about a small country facing up to the pitfalls of globalisation and how the people of Iceland are responding and worrying about cultural dilution, race relations etc.
This is not a thrill a second crime novel, but a slow paced investigation and thoughtful exploration of a small country and its response to the fast changing, inter-connected world in which we live. More Martin Beck than Harry Hole. Excellent.
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ARCTIC CHILL
Another good read from Indridason. If you are familiar with his work you know what to expect and will not be disappointed. Evocative desription of the bleakness of Iceland. Read more
Published 4 months ago by TonyT
Excellent, my favourite of Indridason's so far
I am surprised that the reviews on here are such a mixed bag, as for me this was my favourite of Indridason's so far. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Mr. S. N. Pattison
More murders in the north
Another enjoyable read - is Erlandur related to Wallander? They seem to be similar characters and heaven for the cigarette co. advertising gurus.
Published 6 months ago by Siouxie
Great... Arctic crime fiction
This is the first book by this famous Icelander than I read and as the title indicates the action takes place in the Arctic Chill. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Lakis Fourouklas
ignore the negative review, I thought this was great
I read the negative review on the website before I got it, and so was not expecting much, but this was one of the best ones in the series... Read more
Published 18 months ago by helen reader
Minimalist crime
If you like your crime writing complex and theatrical, with many twists and turns, Indridason is not for you. Read more
Published 19 months ago by emma who reads a lot
a very good read
A good read hardly cheery reading as our detective hero appears to be almost depressed most of the time. Read more
Published on 26 Mar 2010 by P. Bird
arctic chill
really enjoyed this book. Have read all the others and this was as good as jar city.
Published on 7 Mar 2010 by B. L. Donald
unnecessary and really poor...
Having read a couple of Indirdason's novels previously, I was looking forward to this. But oh, what a disappointment. By any standards, this is a poor novel. Read more
Published on 3 Mar 2010 by bloodsimple
Chilling thriller
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Unlike so many other crime novels I felt this one had a plausible plot and credible characters. Read more
Published on 11 Jan 2010 by Billy Bookworm
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