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tarabee's review
3.0
Good read, interesting and engaging. This author creates atmosphere so well and I'm loving how he captures the Icelandic chill in his thrillers. My issue was that we never really heard the victim's voice, or saw her perspective or personality in this story.
markhoh's review
4.0
Ragnar Jónasson has a knack for bringing the bleak Icelandic winter to life in all it’s atmospheric realism. His Dark Iceland series does exactly that while also firmly putting the North Icelandic fishing and skiing village, Siglufjörður, on the Nordic Noir map. Winterkill, marks the end of the series and I must admit I read it with a little tinge of melancholy. Jónasson’s main character of the series, Detective Ari Thór Arason, is a likeable and authentic man, not as damaged as the usual Nordic Noir characters, but equally as complex and layered. Winterkill sees his character develop a little more and Jónasson really lets the reader walk beside Ari and get to know him quite deeply.
I must admit, Winterkill is not actually the best in the series in my opinion and while a really well crafted murder mystery, is a little one-dimensional for my liking. So I was kind of disappointed after being so enthusiastic about reading this one. However, it was a fitting end to the series and left Ari Thór in a good space, hopeful for whatever comes his way next.
The story essentially revolves around the mysterious death of a young woman, seemingly following falling from a balcony. But as in all good mysteries, things are not necessarily as they seem. The investigation ensues and as is to be expected, the resolution to the crime has a few layers and twists in it.
Winterkill is a quick read and a fair page turner. I really enjoyed the entire series, and feel like I know my way around Siglufjörður. I have definitely put it on the itinerary when next in Iceland. I loved Ari Thór Arason, would love to have a beer with him and might even email him using the email address on Ragnar Jónasson’s website. 4 stars for this book but 5 stars for the series.
I must admit, Winterkill is not actually the best in the series in my opinion and while a really well crafted murder mystery, is a little one-dimensional for my liking. So I was kind of disappointed after being so enthusiastic about reading this one. However, it was a fitting end to the series and left Ari Thór in a good space, hopeful for whatever comes his way next.
The story essentially revolves around the mysterious death of a young woman, seemingly following falling from a balcony. But as in all good mysteries, things are not necessarily as they seem. The investigation ensues and as is to be expected, the resolution to the crime has a few layers and twists in it.
Winterkill is a quick read and a fair page turner. I really enjoyed the entire series, and feel like I know my way around Siglufjörður. I have definitely put it on the itinerary when next in Iceland. I loved Ari Thór Arason, would love to have a beer with him and might even email him using the email address on Ragnar Jónasson’s website. 4 stars for this book but 5 stars for the series.
myweereads's review
4.0
“Maybe this is what it felt like to come home.”
Ragnar Jónasson’s final instalment of the Dark Iceland series was worth the wait. Another mystery settles upon the town of Siglufjordur. Just days before Easter a teenage girl falls to her death from a balcony on the main street. The bizarre thing about this death is the last diary entry that suggests it could have even murder. This creates an unnerving case for Police Inspector Ari Thór Arason when he discovers that an elderly patient in a nursing home has written “she was murdered” several times on the walls of his room.
The novel takes you through the process in which Ari Thór copes with solving not just the case and the mysterious signs that keep popping out of nowhere but also his own relationships between his ex partner and his work.
The reader is instantly places in Siglufjordur, you can’t help but feel the claustrophobic atmosphere around you and the foreboding dread this case brings upon this town. The vivid imagery has always been my favourite part about these books.
When it comes to Ari Thór you feel as though you have been on a trek alongside him. To see what becomes of this man troubled by conflict resulting from his own decisions is relatable and you can’t help but feel invested in his story.
I’ve been following this series since the first book Snowblind was published. To see where Ari Thór’s story takes him has been interesting and at times a disturbing journey.
Ragnar Jónasson’s final instalment of the Dark Iceland series was worth the wait. Another mystery settles upon the town of Siglufjordur. Just days before Easter a teenage girl falls to her death from a balcony on the main street. The bizarre thing about this death is the last diary entry that suggests it could have even murder. This creates an unnerving case for Police Inspector Ari Thór Arason when he discovers that an elderly patient in a nursing home has written “she was murdered” several times on the walls of his room.
The novel takes you through the process in which Ari Thór copes with solving not just the case and the mysterious signs that keep popping out of nowhere but also his own relationships between his ex partner and his work.
The reader is instantly places in Siglufjordur, you can’t help but feel the claustrophobic atmosphere around you and the foreboding dread this case brings upon this town. The vivid imagery has always been my favourite part about these books.
When it comes to Ari Thór you feel as though you have been on a trek alongside him. To see what becomes of this man troubled by conflict resulting from his own decisions is relatable and you can’t help but feel invested in his story.
I’ve been following this series since the first book Snowblind was published. To see where Ari Thór’s story takes him has been interesting and at times a disturbing journey.
amypt46's review
3.0
3.5 stars. A good mystery series. I really enjoyed the growth of ari thor throughout and the variety in the mysteries. I also enjoyed a new backdrop to a crime series with the beauty of Iceland.
loslibrosdemarta's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
annabookbel's review
4.0
I read the last book of the series first, and phew - thankfully, there is no significant back story to get in the way. Super scene-setting, a dogged and likeable policeman and dark secrets. Want to read the rest now. Full review on my blog https://annabookbel.net/winterkill-dark-iceland-6-by-ragnar-jonasson
icelandicbookworm's review against another edition
2.0
2.5 ⭐
Miðað við lýsinguna aftan á bókinni bjóst ég við meiru frá henni. Varð fyrir vonbrigðum við að lesa þetta bók, sérstaklega þar sem hún var hátt á metsölulistanum.
Fyrsta bókin sem ég les eftir þennan höfund og efast um að ég lesi aðra. Fannst hún fjalla meira um vandamál aðalperónunnar heldur en málið sjálft.
Miðað við lýsinguna aftan á bókinni bjóst ég við meiru frá henni. Varð fyrir vonbrigðum við að lesa þetta bók, sérstaklega þar sem hún var hátt á metsölulistanum.
Fyrsta bókin sem ég les eftir þennan höfund og efast um að ég lesi aðra. Fannst hún fjalla meira um vandamál aðalperónunnar heldur en málið sjálft.