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I liked this enough on a book speed dating project that I decided to finish it. I was originally inspired to read it because one of the guests on my podcast, Ann VanderMeer herself, said that this author is one of her favorites.
First books in crime series can be difficult. In between solving a crime, the author has to introduce the setting that will continue through, as well as the major characters. Carl Mørck starts the book in a difficult situation - he used to be a successful homicide detecti ...more
First books in crime series can be difficult. In between solving a crime, the author has to introduce the setting that will continue through, as well as the major characters. Carl Mørck starts the book in a difficult situation - he used to be a successful homicide detecti ...more
The Keeper of Lost Causes is a gripping, page-turning book that psychological mystery and police procedural fans will devour long into the night. I carried it with me to my husband's doctors' appointments, and every book-reading person in waiting rooms asked, "What is that book about?" "Who is the author?" Divulging juicy morsels of Jussi Adler-Olsen's American debut of his "Department Q" series, the rogue detective Carl Morck's investigative techniques and clever insights, his mysterious, yet i
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I liked this book, I really did, but two things kind of put me off.
One, it's nothing like Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, so why all the comparisons? Two, part of the mystery (and this is not a spoiler) involves this pressure containment thing that, well, just got to be too technical for me to follow at times. I like complex mysteries but there were times in the last third of the book I felt like I should consult an engineer for a more layman-like explanation.
All that said, I did like the book. :) ...more
One, it's nothing like Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, so why all the comparisons? Two, part of the mystery (and this is not a spoiler) involves this pressure containment thing that, well, just got to be too technical for me to follow at times. I like complex mysteries but there were times in the last third of the book I felt like I should consult an engineer for a more layman-like explanation.
All that said, I did like the book. :) ...more
Quite good! Will read more of the journey of policeman Carl Morck for sure!
Set in Copenhagen, Denmark. Outstanding 1st book in series
Jun 01, 2011
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