LecClier K. (SierraK) - , reviewed Jar City (aka Tainted Blood) (Reykjavik, Bk 1) on + 195 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 5
A lonely old man named Holberg is found murdered in his apartment. When Reyjavik Polic Inspector Erlendur looks into the crime, he discovers the victim had been accused of rape thirty years ago but never convicted. Erlendur tracks down very old clues to try to solve Holberg's murder.
I really enjoyed the characters and the Iceland setting. Looking forward to reading more books from this author.
I really enjoyed the characters and the Iceland setting. Looking forward to reading more books from this author.
Susan R. (suzyshadow) reviewed Jar City (aka Tainted Blood) (Reykjavik, Bk 1) on + 125 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 4
This was one of the best and most interesting books I've read in a long time. Knowing nothing about Iceland, I found the descriptions of the climate, the countryside, the rain all very interesting. The story is well plotted but very dark...don't expect to feel good about anything that happens. It is definitely a good read.
Cheryl R. (Spuddie) - , reviewed Jar City (aka Tainted Blood) (Reykjavik, Bk 1) on + 412 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
Icelandic police procedural featuring detective named Erlandur--that's his first name, since most Icelanders go only by their first names, even in the phone book, apparently! An elderly man is found bludgeoned to death in his basement flat and that begins to unravel a whole parcel of strange facts that set Erlandur off on several different tangents. Apparently his detective's nose is accurate though because his instincts prove right. A sad, heartbreaking tale set in a very interesting backdrop of Iceland, which I know next to nothing about. Excellently written, difficult to put down, with a new character to love. I felt that Erlandur was very well fleshed out, but I hope the author plumps up his co-workers and his family members more next time around. Looking for the next one!
Vivian Q. (bellasgranny) - , reviewed Jar City (aka Tainted Blood) (Reykjavik, Bk 1) on + 468 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
The first book, in a series which takes place in Iceland, was terrific and a great opener for the books that follow. I rediscovered my interest in Scandinavian crime fiction after following a thread on Amazon for a few weeks. I remember reading Sjowall and Wahloo in the 70s and this was a wonderful reintroduction to the genre. Terrific characters, setting and translation. I highly recommend.
Helpful Score: 1
Currently reading and thoroughly mesmerized by this book ! Am now an addicted Indridason reader ( read 2 other title thus far) and his sense of place and culture, depth of character analysis and mystery on many levels makes for absorbing and thought-provoking reading.