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Downtrodden detective Erlendur and his team must once again investigate Reykjavík's hidden past to unravel a case of human nastiness. Alive with tension and atmosphere and disturbingly real, this is an outstanding continuation of the Reykjavík Murder Mysteries
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Building work in an expanding Reykjavík uncovers a shallow grave. Years before, this part of the city was all open hills, and Erlendur and his team hope this is a typical Icelandic missing person scenario; perhaps someone once lost in the snow, who has lain peacefully buried for decades. Things are never that simple. Whilst Erlendur struggles to hold together the crumbling fragments of his own family, his case unearths many other tales of family pain. The hills have more than one tragic story to tell: tales of failed relationships and heartbreak; of anger, domestic violence and fear; of family loyalty and family shame. Few people are still alive who can tell the story, but even secrets taken to the grave cannot remain hidden forever.
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This is number 2 in the Erlendur series. Having read "Jar City" (number 1) first, I found this one much darker, and as much gripping as the first one. We find our now familiar cop heroes back, Erlendur and Elinborg and Sigurdur Oli, investigating a found skeleton. Without giving anything away about the plot, this is about two stories in parallel that obviously must meet somewhere, and it was skillfully told. I found the plot quite good, but what struck me the most was the clash between the dark mind of the "bad guy" and the courage of his victims. All this mirrored in Erlendur's present with his daughter. Quite impressive litterary feat, no frills, straight prose and dialogs, economy of language but very effective, all from the very first page.
Absolutely great stuff that kept me riveted.
Now I am almost afraid of starting the next one in the series, it can't be as good. I hope it is. GREAT WRITER.
Absolutely great stuff that kept me riveted.
Now I am almost afraid of starting the next one in the series, it can't be as good. I hope it is. GREAT WRITER.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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I have recently started reading the Reykjavik Murder Mysteries series in the correct order, and it's a wonderful experience. If you're a fan of Stieg Larsson or Henning Mankell, this is the book/series for you.
The story is the second in the series featuring Detective Erlendur, a somber, middle-aged Icelandic detective whose personal problems provide a suitable backdrop to the muder mysteries he has to solve. This book starts with the most gripping first sentence (won't spoil it, go and read it). A very old human skeleton is discovered in a new suburb and Erlendur and his team are called in to investigate. The mystery unfolds with frequent flashbacks, but Indridason masterfully interweaves the current story with a painful history. In the process the surly Detective comes to terms with his daughter Eva's pregnancy - she is a junkie who tries to build a relationship with her father. In this book a dramatic event from the detective's past is also uncovered, and one ends up feeling increasingly warm towards the loner.
I loved this story, its simple but effective style and marvellous depiction of a strange country, Iceland.
The story is the second in the series featuring Detective Erlendur, a somber, middle-aged Icelandic detective whose personal problems provide a suitable backdrop to the muder mysteries he has to solve. This book starts with the most gripping first sentence (won't spoil it, go and read it). A very old human skeleton is discovered in a new suburb and Erlendur and his team are called in to investigate. The mystery unfolds with frequent flashbacks, but Indridason masterfully interweaves the current story with a painful history. In the process the surly Detective comes to terms with his daughter Eva's pregnancy - she is a junkie who tries to build a relationship with her father. In this book a dramatic event from the detective's past is also uncovered, and one ends up feeling increasingly warm towards the loner.
I loved this story, its simple but effective style and marvellous depiction of a strange country, Iceland.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Having just finished the Reykjavik Murder Mystery series, I have to say this is the best of the set, and fully deserved it's CWA dagger award.
Indridason masterfully combines two narratives: the criminal investigation set in the present, and the historical narrative, (- one of his writing strengths, but unfortunately missing from some of the novels in the series). He keeps the reader guessing who dunnit, to the very end of this page turner.
Indridason masterfully combines two narratives: the criminal investigation set in the present, and the historical narrative, (- one of his writing strengths, but unfortunately missing from some of the novels in the series). He keeps the reader guessing who dunnit, to the very end of this page turner.
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Superb!
A fantastic find - I've gone through all the Indridasson Reykjavik series so far and this book was the best in an overall superb series. Read more
Published 1 month ago by SU
familly abuse !!
I quite enjoyed this book but it turned out to be more of a novel about familly abuse than the murder mystery types that usually appeal to me.
Published 2 months ago by dave exley
great read
I really liked this book.
The plot interweaves past and present in two parallel stories - that of detective Erlandur's relationship with his daughter and that of the... Read more
The plot interweaves past and present in two parallel stories - that of detective Erlandur's relationship with his daughter and that of the... Read more
Published 4 months ago by moby-dick
Perhaps the best of the Nordic crime writers?
This second outing for Indridason's Inspector Erlandour continues the excellent storytelling standards set in the opener: "Jar City". Read more
Published 4 months ago by Jl Adcock
an amazing reading experience
I'm now a big fan of Nordic writers whom I have discovered only in the last two years or so. They are born story tellers. Perhaps it's their Viking heritage! Read more
Published 5 months ago by auntieju
Silence of the Grave
The location is the main focus of interest in this Icelandic novel. A long-buried set of human remains comes to light as Reykjavik sprawls out building sites to wider suburbs. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Clare O'Beara
Scandinavian Thrillers.
I bought several books from this author and one or two other Scandinavian authors based on reviews,bbut having read all the Stig Larsson books these other authors are... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Avid bookie.
So tragic its funny.
If Nordic crime writers compete with each other to produce the most tragic,brutal, uncomprising and heartbreaking stories,Mr Indridason's work would score highly. Read more
Published 7 months ago by M P Hall
Excellent, but a question
I just read this and I found it excellent and very disturbing. As a long time fan of Scandinavian literature, particularly crime fic, I was pleased with this series from Iceland,... Read more
Published 8 months ago by EmJam
The body in the grave has a story to tell
Building work has revealed the remains of a human body. Who is it and how long has he or she lain there in an unmarked grave? Read more
Published 8 months ago by Alison McVey
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