Summary
A chilling dystopian classic crime story from the godfather of Scandinavian crime fiction and author of the Martin Beck series.
‘The godfather of Scandinavian crime fiction’ Jo Nesbo
Chief Inspector Jensen is a policeman in an unnamed European country where the government has criminalised being drunk, even in private at home, and where the city centres have been demolished to devote more space to gleaming new roads.
Recovering in a hospital room abroad after a liver tr…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780099554752 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0099554755 |
| Author: | Per Wahlöö, Sarah Death |
| Publisher: | Vintage Publishing |
| Imprint: | Vintage |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 208 |
| Release Date: | 2 April 2012 |
| Weight: | 151g |
| Dimensions: | 14mm x 129mm x 198mm |
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Critics Review
The godfather of Scandinavian crime fiction
The godfather of Scandinavian crime fiction – Jo Nesbo
A vigorous and powerful mind…there is no doubt about the originality of his talent * Sunday Times *
[Sarah Death’s translation] seems to catch the bleakness perfectly… Wahlöö’s solo work deserves to be considered in the same context as Zamyatin, Capek, Orwell, or Durrenmatt…high praise indeed – Michael Carlson * Irresistible Targets *
They are economical and move with great pace… Two unique novels have been restored to the canon of European crime fiction in English. Don’t miss. – Bob Cornwell * Crime Time *
The premise is intriguing… The themes are topical * Independent on Sunday *
The Beck books were greatly admired, but Wahlöö’s two novels featuring Chief Inspector Jensen are more intellectually intriguing – Christopher Fowler * Independent on Sunday *
Per Wahlöö
Per Wahlöö (1926-1975) was a Swedish writer and journalist. Alongside his own novels, he collaborated with his wife, Maj Sjöwall, on the bestselling Martin Beck crime series, credited as inspiring writers such as Agatha Christie, Henning Mankell and Jonathan Franzen. In 1971, their fourth novel in the series, The Laughing Policeman, won an Edgar Award from the Mystery Writers of America.
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