Camilla Läckberg
Paperback | Pages: 400 pages Rating: 3.96 | 19059 Users | 1340 Reviews
Describe Books In Pursuance Of The Hidden Child (Fjällbacka #5)
| Original Title: | Tyskungen |
| ISBN: | 000741949X (ISBN13: 9780007419494) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Series: | Fjällbacka #5 |
| Characters: | Erica Falck, Patrik Hedström |
| Setting: | Fjällbacka(Sweden) |
Chronicle Conducive To Books The Hidden Child (Fjällbacka #5)
Crime writer Erica Falck is shocked to discover a Nazi medal among her late mother’s possessions. Haunted by a childhood of neglect, she resolves to dig deep into her family’s past and finally uncover the reasons why. Her enquiries lead her to the home of a retired history teacher. He was among her mother’s circle of friends during the Second World War but her questions are met with bizarre and evasive answers. Two days later he meets a violent death.Detective Patrik Hedström, Erica’s husband, is on paternity leave but soon becomes embroiled in the murder investigation. Who would kill so ruthlessly to bury secrets so old? Reluctantly Erica must read her mother’s wartime diaries. But within the pages is a painful revelation about Erica’s past. Could what little knowledge she has be enough to endanger her husband and newborn baby? The dark past is coming to light, and no one will escape the truth of how they came to be . . .
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| Title | : | The Hidden Child (Fjällbacka #5) |
| Author | : | Camilla Läckberg |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Anniversary Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 400 pages |
| Published | : | June 20th 2011 by HarperCollins (first published April 19th 2007) |
| Categories | : | Mystery. Crime. Fiction. Thriller. European Literature. Scandinavian Literature |
Rating Regarding Books The Hidden Child (Fjällbacka #5)
Ratings: 3.96 From 19059 Users | 1340 ReviewsAssessment Regarding Books The Hidden Child (Fjällbacka #5)
The story itself was 4 stars but the narration probably 2 stars. The narrator used this annoying old-man-gruff voice for multiple characters which was very very confusing. The mystery starts with the murder of an elderly man. It evolves into a mystery going back to World War II and Nazis. It moves between the past and present which was also confusing in the audio version. Nonetheless, it was a good story, and would make a gripping read, but I cannot recommend the audio version.What do entries in a diary, a Nazi Iron Cross medal, and a retired history professor found murdered in his chair by teens who broke into his house have in common? Secrets. A dreadful secret held by a scared young man who escaped into Sweden, fleeing the Germans. Secret payments to a man by the murdered victim. A horrific secret held by a group of young friends in the 1940s. Someone is out to protect those secrets at all costs. Patrik Hedstrom has to only participate in this murder investigation
I'm generous giving this a 3. Closer to a 2.5 star because these novels (Lackberg series) are not as much crime or mystery genre anymore as they are continuing character minutia tracts. The read is 40% character trivia that is basically unrelated whimsy and only on a super wide tangent from any fact or semi-involved relationship that has anything to do with the plot or outcome of the "mystery". A run on sentence but that's what is going on more and more with each progressive Lackberg novel. I
I felt that Lackberg walked a fine line with this one. By putting Patrik at home instead of at the police station she made the book more domestic than crime. On the other hand she turned Erica into a temporary sleuth and successfully ran two separate mysteries until they became one. It worked for me.As with all good series I have an attachment by now to all of the main characters and it is good to see them changing and developing. Anna in particular has made huge progress and I loved the moment
I'm not really sure why I'm still reading these, but I guess they're predictably enjoyable? I'm always really into the mysteries, and you pretty much know it's going to unfold really slowly.Still, they are uncomfortably sexist sometimes, even though Lackberg seems to be making an effort to sort of drag that discussion into her story. But, like, Patrik will do things like go on an accidental two-hour errand run, while leaving the baby with Erica even though she's now working and he's on paternity
What a clever way the author has written this book! It kept me guessing right till the end! This book was translated from Swedish to English and it was translated so well, I could not tell the difference. I also am a sucker for reading books that go from the present to the past every alternative chapter! Brilliant thriller and highly recommended!
I felt that Lackberg walked a fine line with this one. By putting Patrik at home instead of at the police station she made the book more domestic than crime. On the other hand she turned Erica into a temporary sleuth and successfully ran two separate mysteries until they became one. It worked for me.As with all good series I have an attachment by now to all of the main characters and it is good to see them changing and developing. Anna in particular has made huge progress and I loved the moment
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