It’s even in third person, past tense, FictionFan! 😉 In all seriousness, I did like the atmosphere. A bit of disbelief needed here and there, and so on, but a strong physical and cultural setting.
I keep meaning to read some more Scandinavian crime, but never actually do. Oh well, as long as I’m reading something I’m happy. Interesting book, Margot, but I ought to worry about the TBR pile without adding more to it.
I know what you mean, Col. There is so much out there to read that I never get to reading – just because there’s so much out there! Little wonder we never get to the end of the TBR..
This sounds interesting. I like some of the Scandi TV series a lot, and I’ve read some Jo Nesbo, and his work can be quite dark and brooding. it must be something to do with the long daylight, then constant darkness in some of these countries that make the crimes often extreme. Thanks for this.
Glad you enjoyed the post, Jane. You have an interesting point about the daylight and darkness in some places; quite possibly it does impact what and how Scandi authors write. And you do see that on Scandi TV and other places, too. It’s an interesting connection you make.
I think it must. I feel they are often brooding and those I have met can be quite serious in character. Also, if you look at some of the abductions of girls who spent many years incarcerated in basements of homes in neighbourhoods that are well populated, you have tyto wonder how the men (usually) got away with keeping a prisoner captive for decades quite often, without anyone having a clue. Lack of normal length daylight hours, the weather, and cultural behaviours must have something to do with it. Just saying!
You do make some strong and compelling points here, Jane. It’s definitely something to explore. It’d be interesting to see if literature from non-Scandinavian countries that have long periods of dark and light have the same tendencies.
I have no idea. I have often wondered if lack of daylight causes emotional or psychological problems or are people born with the ability to deal with it. Interesting.
Crime Writer Margot Kinberg 
Hmm, sounds very intriguing and I like the sound of those eerie surroundings! This one may have to make its way onto my wishlist… 😡
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It’s even in third person, past tense, FictionFan! 😉 In all seriousness, I did like the atmosphere. A bit of disbelief needed here and there, and so on, but a strong physical and cultural setting.
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I keep meaning to read some more Scandinavian crime, but never actually do. Oh well, as long as I’m reading something I’m happy. Interesting book, Margot, but I ought to worry about the TBR pile without adding more to it.
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I know what you mean, Col. There is so much out there to read that I never get to reading – just because there’s so much out there! Little wonder we never get to the end of the TBR..
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This sounds interesting. I like some of the Scandi TV series a lot, and I’ve read some Jo Nesbo, and his work can be quite dark and brooding. it must be something to do with the long daylight, then constant darkness in some of these countries that make the crimes often extreme. Thanks for this.
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Glad you enjoyed the post, Jane. You have an interesting point about the daylight and darkness in some places; quite possibly it does impact what and how Scandi authors write. And you do see that on Scandi TV and other places, too. It’s an interesting connection you make.
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I think it must. I feel they are often brooding and those I have met can be quite serious in character. Also, if you look at some of the abductions of girls who spent many years incarcerated in basements of homes in neighbourhoods that are well populated, you have tyto wonder how the men (usually) got away with keeping a prisoner captive for decades quite often, without anyone having a clue. Lack of normal length daylight hours, the weather, and cultural behaviours must have something to do with it. Just saying!
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You do make some strong and compelling points here, Jane. It’s definitely something to explore. It’d be interesting to see if literature from non-Scandinavian countries that have long periods of dark and light have the same tendencies.
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I have no idea. I have often wondered if lack of daylight causes emotional or psychological problems or are people born with the ability to deal with it. Interesting.
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It really is interesting.
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it is. I imagine it has been investigated by someone…you’d think.
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That’s true…
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Indeed.
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