I really enjoyed this read. This is a family thriller, murder mystery set against the backdrop of a quiet town where many old grudges are held. I loved the writing of this and it is an excellent translation from Swedish. The descriptions of the places and people are wonderfully detailed. The pace of this story is quite laid back and steady throughout which I really liked.
This is my first book from Stina Jackson and it most certainly won't be my last. Jackson has a way of writing and making it seem effortless. I enjoy the play on words in some areas of the book.
The novel is captivating, the flashbacks to Liv’s childhood and her teenage years provide a lot of insight into why her family life is the way it was. The attitude of the locals to all of the family, the suspicion and the bitterness and gossip all provide a lot of tension. The only character who showed Liv and Liam any warmth was their boss who seemed to go with his instinct rather than listen to rumour. Most of the antagonism was connected to money that Vidar was rumoured to have.
This is my first book from Stina Jackson and it most certainly won't be my last. Jackson has a way of writing and making it seem effortless. I enjoy the play on words in some areas of the book.
The novel is captivating, the flashbacks to Liv’s childhood and her teenage years provide a lot of insight into why her family life is the way it was. The attitude of the locals to all of the family, the suspicion and the bitterness and gossip all provide a lot of tension. The only character who showed Liv and Liam any warmth was their boss who seemed to go with his instinct rather than listen to rumour. Most of the antagonism was connected to money that Vidar was rumoured to have.