Yvonne H. (centralcaligrrrl) reviewed on 3/27/2011 + 12 more book reviews

Helpful Score: 2

I really, really wanted to like this book. Suspense thrillers are my favorite and I was very excited to read a crime mystery by a woman as highly regarded as Camilla Läckberg. Maybe I expected too much, but The Ice Princess just wasnt as astounding as I had hoped it would be.

It did have a decent plot with a few shocking, unexpected twists. Most of the characters were well developed and realistic -- none of them were perfect, just like the rest of us. However, Ms. Läckberg constantly added way too many personal, and unnecessary, details about their lives, which was distracting from the story.

This is the first novel written by Ms. Läckberg and, at times, you can really tell that shes a novice. The text seemed amateurish. It had a very slow but mostly steady pace. Unfortunately, I had to occasionally force myself to keep reading, which shouldnt happen with a suspense thriller.

Im sure that as Camilla sharpens her skills as a writer (which apparently she has already done, considering her six best-sellers) her work will become more enticing. I know shes a hit in Europe, but in my opinion The Ice Princess just doesnt compare to others I read. 2 ½ stars

(Received complimentary copy for review purposes only.)

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