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Borkmann's Point (Inspector Van Veeteren, Bk 2)
Borkmann's Point - Inspector Van Veeteren, Bk 2
Author: Hakan Nesser
An ex–con is brutally murdered with an ax in Kaalbringen. Then the body of a wealthy real estate mogul is found, also the victim of a violent attack. There appears to be a serial killer on the loose, and Chief Inspector Van Veeteren is called in to help the local police. In his storied career he has only left one case unsolved, but he&rsqu...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780375421969
ISBN-10: 0375421963
Publication Date: 3/14/2006
Pages: 336
Edition: Translatio
Rating:
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4.2 stars, based on 8 ratings
Publisher: Pantheon
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
Members Wishing: 0
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Helpful Score: 6
I read this after enjoying Henning Mankell and Per Wahloo. Nesser's story in nameless fictional Scandinavian-like location is without depth or nuance. Could change names of towns and people and easily place this story in any European country.

These other authors achieve a more authentic feel by placing their stories specifically in Sweden at a particular time within a specific Swedish political environment. I like to feel I'm learning about another culture when I read a mystery set in another country.

Story it is not bad, it is just not anything special. With only limited time to read a good book, can skip this one.
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reviewed Borkmann's Point (Inspector Van Veeteren, Bk 2) on + 68 more book reviews
When an ex con & a successful Real Estate entrepreneur are both the victims of the ax killer, there are few connections between the 2 and minimal evidence or clues. Inspector Van Veeteren is called in to assist. Great "debut" -- not sure if this is the 1st in the series, but it's the 1st English translation -- hopefully there will be more to come.
reviewed Borkmann's Point (Inspector Van Veeteren, Bk 2) on + 3 more book reviews
Well developed characters and well paced. I would read another of this author's works-with pleasure.
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For those of you who are not yet hooked on the Euro writers, give Hakan Nesser a try. The build up of the characters is great and the story is interesting. I for one am always looking for the mext one and in this case the Inspector Van Veeteren series has me hooked
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Story idea was good, but not well executed/translated. Very often subjects would be introduced without reference anywhere else in the book.


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