“Quite shocking and cold hearted, realistic and refreshing for American novels and film.
Well written and one I listened to on audiobook, read expertly by Tom Stechshulte.
I rather got lost on the plot in the last 50 pages which was a shame because generally this was a polished and stylish novel…note to self ‘read more by this author’.
Score 7/10
Date read May 2006
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“After Fingersmith being so good I wondered if SW would be able to deliver?
Perhaps this is the reason she attempts a difficult literary manoeuvre, in The Night Watch we begin at the end, then read backwards to the start.
1947 -1940 war time London, splendid writing to give the reader a sense of how it was.
Love and betrayal. Yes she pulls the backwards trick off well, I enjoyed the book and look forward to the next.
Score 7.5/10
Date read May 2006
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“This is the winner of the CWA (Crime Writers Association) Gold Dagger Award, the UK’s premier crime award.
I’m going to rant now…The CWA have since said that they will not allow a translation to win this prize in the future, narrow minded imbeciles, I’ve cancelled my subscription with immediate effect.
Back to the book, modern day Iceland a body is discovered in an excavation site, the body has been buried for decades.
He covers strong stuff, murder, abuse and rather a dark and gloomy read.
Fast paced and easy to see why it won. Not sure I’d read more by the author, then I’m not a big crime reader.
Score 7/10
Date read May 2006
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