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The Chestnut Man
The Chestnut Man | Sren Sveistrup
'A full-throttle thriller in the tradition of classic Stieg Larsson, drenched in atmosphere and charged with adrenaline. Buckle up. You'll gulp down every word. I loved this book' A. J. Finn, author of The Woman In The Window THE DEBUT NOVEL FROM THE CREATOR AND WRITER OF THE KILLING One blustery October morning in a quiet suburb of Copenhagen, the police make a terrible discovery. A young woman is found brutally murdered in a playground and one of her hands is missing. Above her hangs a small doll made of chestnuts. Ambitious young detective Naia Thulin is assigned the case. Her partner, Mark Hess, is a burned-out investigator who's just been kicked out of Europol. They soon discover a mysterious piece of evidence on the chestnut man - evidence connecting it to a girl who went missing a year earlier and is presumed dead - the daughter of politician Rosa Hartung. The man who confessed to her murder is behind bars and the case is long since closed. Soon afterwards, another woman is found murdered, along with another chestnut man. Thulin and Hess suspect that there's a connection between the Hartung case, the murdered women and a killer who is spreading fear throughout the country. But what is it? Thulin and Hess are racing against the clock, because it's clear that the murderer is on a mission that is far from over . . . ___________ Praise for The Killing 'Soren Sveistrup, is clearly a master craftsman' Telegraph 'TV of the absolute finest quality . . . the writing shines' Guardian 'Excellent . . . A shrewd mix of police procedural, political thriller and domestic drama' New York Times 'The most talked-about, boxset-friendly cultural landmarks of the 21st century to date' Independent
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MysticFaerie
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4.5⭐️/5⭐️

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BarkingMadRead
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Totally forgot that my local book club is meeting to discuss this one next week. Don‘t know if I‘ll finish it in time, but I‘m determined to read as much as I can!

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HiMyNames_Alyssa
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This book was a slow burn but a good one. It ended on a cliffhanger, which I would normally hate, but I think was perfect for this story. And I'm glad I listened to it, because I definitely wouldn't have read the names correctly.

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Rachiiebookdragon
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Mehso-so

Overall I think I enjoyed this one, I listened to it via BorrowBox.

Read for reading challenges.

3.75/5

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Freespirit
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Easter trip to Sydney! Some book buying of course…walking in the Botanical gardens and laneways and tea drinking in a knitting themed Tea Shop ❤️📚📕
#dymocks #abbeys #sydneybookshops

annahenke The thirteenth tale is such a beautiful book! 12mo
Soubhiville Cool photos! 12mo
Freespirit @annahenke I‘ve had it on my list to buy for a long time! 12mo
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Freespirit Thank you @Soubhiville 😘 12mo
CarolynM I love Abbey‘s. I always visit when I‘m in Sydney🙂 12mo
Freespirit My favourite book shop Carolyn @CarolynM ❤️ 12mo
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StillLookingForCarmenSanDiego
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I'm late to party with this one, but I really enjoyed it. I'll have to check out the Netflix series. It has 100% on rotten tomatoes, so it must be a decent adaptation.

marleed Haha - I just saw the Netflix adaptation and now I need to read the actual book (which is already on my shelves)! 13mo
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Cinfhen
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This was such a pleasant surprise!! I was dreading this #52Books23 prompt #NordicNoir but honestly I loved it!! A perfect blend of psychological and criminal thriller with a like-able police duo and a mostly believable story. Novel ends on a mini cliffhanger so I‘m hoping another book will follow. As far as the gruesome factor, it‘s manageable but does contain a healthy dose of ICKINESS 😳

TrishB Oh that sounds good 😁 13mo
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Cinfhen
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TrishB 😂😂 definitely my comfort zone! 13mo
Cinfhen I‘m LOVING this one @TrishB as it‘s not gruesome or overly descriptive - have you read it?! 13mo
jlhammar They did a good job with the Netflix adaptation. I actually liked it more than the book! 13mo
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Cinfhen I bet @jlhammar I can see how the book lends itself for the screen 📺 I‘ll definitely watch after I finish the book 13mo
BarbaraBB This one is so good! Perfect for #NordicNoir! I am in need of a good one for that prompt 13mo
TrishB I‘ve not read this one- you‘ve put me off though- not overly gruesome 😁😁 13mo
Cinfhen Hahaha @TrishB it‘s good when you‘re in the mood for something light xx 13mo
Cinfhen I was dreading this prompt @BarbaraBB but I‘m really enjoying this story!! I hope you find something equally as good 😊 13mo
Cinfhen Just in case your were worried @TrishB it got GRUESOME 😝 13mo
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LeslieO
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Enjoyed this twisty, serial killer thriller. This was a 2018 #BOTM pick for me and I just discovered it‘s a Netflix series. I will be watching.

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KT1432
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A serial murderer who leaves behind a signature “chestnut man” doll as a clue at each crime scene sounds intriguing! 😐 I‘ve had this on my TBR for a while!

#ScarathlonDailyPrompts #PhotoChallenge Day 14: #Clue #TeamSlaughter #Scarathlon2022

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DarkMina
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Mehso-so

38 of 2021. #JoysofJune Book 1. #readathon

Pages read:519

⭐️⭐️⭐️

Andrew65 Well done 👏👏👏 2y
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reading_rainbow
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I‘m going to eat this entire pint 🍨 The chestnut man is ok so far but there is to many parts I find pointless and boring. Making progress on my #botm tbr stack though 📚

jlhammar I actually enjoyed the adaptation on Netflix more than the book. That doesn't happen often. 2y
reading_rainbow @jlhammar I‘m actually contemplating bailing on this one and just watching the adaptation to find out how it ends. I hate to bail but this one is a bit tedious 2y
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DeeLew
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Hiding out and getting in a little reading before my work day starts. I am impatiently waiting on the “sitting on the back deck with an adult beverage and a book” season. Winter can suck it. 🤣

JacqMac I am impatiently waiting for that, too. 2y
EvieBee It was finally getting mild around here but we have ice and snow coming tomorrow. I‘m so done with winter! 2y
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readingjedi
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This creepy & atmospheric crime story is a kind of Larsson's Millennium Lite - similar matter-of-fact writing style without the endless tedious detail. The 2 MCs are kinda reminiscent of Lisbeth as well. And while not as multi-layered & dense it's just as enjoyable. Non-stop action, building tension, rising body count, all good stuff. Lots of twists, shocks, red herrings, gory bits & a satisfying unravelling. Would love to see more of the 2 MCs.

LiseWorks I just watched the series, it was very good, and didn't know who the villain was until the very end 2y
readingjedi @LiseWorks I didn't know it had been done for TV! I stopped watching TV about 6 years ago so I'm completely out the loop! 2y
LiseWorks @readingjedi it was a British series I watched on Netflix 2y
readingjedi @LiseWorks Just Googled it - Hess is not far off how I pictured him but Thulin is all wrong! 2y
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deeannloso
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Bailedbailed

I had to bail on this one. There was just too much minutiae and not enough story.

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deeannloso
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“A psychopath is terrorizing Copenhagen.

His calling card is a “chestnut man”—a handmade doll made of matchsticks and two chestnuts—which he leaves at each bloody crime scene.

Examining the dolls, forensics makes a shocking discovery—a fingerprint belonging to a young girl, a government minister‘s daughter who had been kidnapped and murdered a year ago.”

deeannloso I had to bail on this one. Too much minutiae and not enough story. 2y
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TheRiehlDeal
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Thanks @Patchshank for the book and chocolates! I love everything!

#jolabokaflodswap

Patchshank Glad you like it. Merry Christmas ☃️💚❤️🎄 2y
TheRiehlDeal @Patchshank Merry Christmas to you too! 2y
Crazeedi Merry Christmas David!!🎄☃️💚❤ 2y
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vivastory
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It defies explanation: a dead body in the trunk of a car submerged in a lake, a freshly built snowman standing watch over a corpse, or a chestnut man if snow is in short supply. Regardless, it's bleak in more ways than one & the least that a Scandinavian detective can do is throw on a #sweater before heading to their next crime scene! Below is a link to a humorous brief video Every Single Scandinavian Crime Drama & a link to 6 Nordic Noir

vivastory Series from Crime By the Book (one of my fave IG thriller accounts):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-OOpZitfd0

http://crimebythebook.com/blog/2019/10/25/6-nordic-noir-series-to-read-this-fall

#GratefulHarvest @eggs @alwaysbeenaloverofbooks
p.s.-If you haven't watched The Killing, you really should!
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BarbaraBB The Killing is so good! Sarah Lund! How is Chestnut Man? Have you watched it? I enjoyed the book a lot. 2y
vivastory @BarbaraBB I also really liked the book. I started to watch it & couldn't get into it. I turned it off halfway through the first episode. 2y
BarbaraBB Okay, so no need to hurry for me! 2y
Eggs Well done 🧶 🔪 🖤 2y
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Victoriahoperose
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Mehso-so

I liked this a lot when I first started it, but the more I got into it the more I started to lose interest. I thought it was creepy and well thought out. But, there were so many characters to keep track of and the author kept introducing new characters and I started to lose track of who everyone was. I thought it was a great story, but it didn‘t fully keep my interest.

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Kempfme
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Mehso-so

It was slow, but kept my interest. If you like Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, you will like this read.

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Tattooedteacher
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@Twainy practicing with my new sticker pen, which is actually called decorating tape. It‘s so much fun and perfect for #litsylove letters.

Twainy Hmmm that is better than I thought, you can actually see it. Now I need some. My first thought was envelopes … then boxes & book journal. 🤷🏼‍♀️ 🎉 2y
Pigpen_Reads Those look awesome! I've never heard of sticker pens! 2y
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MotherOfCats
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Good thing this man is sleeping through this book… it‘s not for the faint of heart 😅 #catsoflitsy #thechestnutman

wanderinglynn What a cutie! 🧡🐱 2y
TheRiehlDeal What an adorable cat! I have a ginger cat as well. 2y
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angel1
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⭐⭐⭐⭐/5
Finished the book, now time to watch the series!😱

ImperfectCJ I really liked the book, and I'm going to have to check out the series (if I can find a time to watch without my kids...this one doesn't seem like our standard "family movie night" fare). 2y
angel1 @ImperfectCJ I loved the book! When I told my hubby what the book was about and told him it was on Netflix, he wanted to watch it with me! 2y
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ImperfectCJ
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As I read lots of crime fiction/thrillers, it's interesting how, even when I see many of the same elements/tropes, if the story is good, I still want to keep reading.

Which is a long way of saying that, although I found a lot in this novel that seemed familiar, I still really enjoyed reading it. When I finished it, I was really hoping it was part of a series so I could keep reading more about the characters (the ones that survived, at least).

ImperfectCJ Theme read, 3 readathons, 8 hours = 255 pts for #TeamSlaughter #scarathlon #screamathon #littenlisten #bookspinbingo 2y
SomedayAlmost I really enjoyed the show. 2y
ImperfectCJ I just realized, this one mentions Halloween so I get an extra 10 points! So 265 points. 2y
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Lizpixie
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Plus I watched all six episodes of the danish tv adaptation of The Chestnut Man on Netflix. Which means another 31pts for #TeamSlaughter in #Scarathlon2021

readingjedi This is currently 4 or 5 on my TBR list as a NetGalley ARC - had it so long they've done it for telly already! Oops 😬 2y
Clwojick Ahhh! I have to read this first! 2y
Lizpixie I‘d recommend reading it first too. It‘s very good, both book & tv! 2y
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MicheleinPhilly
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Mehso-so

Unpopular opinion but I found this terribly boring. It started out promisingly enough but then just went on for far too long. And I wasn‘t really impressed with the twists. Oh well, another one off the #BOTM backlog.

eanderson I agree with you. It wasn‘t the worst but I now don‘t remember anything about it because it didn‘t make an impact on me. 2y
TrishB Not read, won‘t shove up list! 2y
Karkar It was so do for me too. 2y
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Jemgirl2014
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Watched two hours of this. Definitely a slow burn.
#2021Scarathlon
#TeamSlaughter
10 points
@Clwojick

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SomedayAlmost
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I will not watch another serial killer show late at night…I will not watch another serial killer show late at night. At least it‘s points for #TeamSlaughter! #murders #chestnutman #tv #thriller #serialkiller #Scarathalon2021

Jemgirl2014 Ooh! That's on my list for this weekend! I have a long one too. Indigenous Peoples' Day. 😃 2y
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Dcueto
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In time for Halloween 🎃

TEArificbooks I just binged the tv show on Netflix 2y
Dcueto @mdm139 did you like it?? 2y
TEArificbooks @Dcueto yes I did. It has been a long time since I read the book but it seemed pretty close to the main story line 2y
Dcueto @mdm139 watching the show now, and you were right. Pretty spot on 2y
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bookish.mum
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September Wrap-up 📚

Say Cheese and Die 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Coraline 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
The Chestnut Man 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
The Girl Who Cried Monster 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Poems for the Dawn Vol 1 (ebook) 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Our Water Graveyard (ebook) 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Welcome to Camp Nightmare 🌟🌟🌟🌟

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ImperfectCJ
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Library holds! This and my audiobooks on Libby should get me started for October.

swishandflick I Remember You is great - super spooky! 2y
Desha The Chestnut Man is really good! 👍🏻📚 2y
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kamoorephoto
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I want to send out an invite to all you fellow Littens here who enjoy mysteries and thrillers and also have a #BOTM subscription. I‘ve been a BOTM member for years now but I help moderate BOTM: Mystery/Thriller Discussion Group over on Facebook. It‘s my month to host the discussion so I just posted a poll to help pick the book; there‘s never enough spooky stuff in October! These are just 2 in the poll.
Come look up the group and I can let you in!

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Tera0707
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The Chestnut Man is on Netflix!! (Sorry for the crappy pic)

vivastory I loved the book! Looking forward to the series 2y
Tera0707 @vivastory same! I didn‘t even know it was being made into a series so I was pretty excited when my favorite Bookstagrammer posted about it 😄 2y
Rissa1 I just finished this book! I will be searching Netflix for this today! 2y
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LeslieO
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🎃 I am not this year.
🎃 I‘m looking forward to something scary/creepy so it‘s a tie between two “man” books. The Chestnut Man and The Nothing Man

Thanks for the tag @DarkMina . Anyone else want to play?

DarkMina You're welcome! 2y
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Breanne1
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One from my #botm backlog. I really enjoyed the mystery….until the very end. I supposed that happens and I‘m trying to not let it color my review. The last two chapters just didn‘t do it for me.

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jeannasser
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Joining into the hype 😂 I‘ve heard it‘s really gory 🤔🤔🤔
#chestnutman #horror #thriller #LittensDressedInBlood

MidnightBookGirl Also on my TBR 3y
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StellaDz
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This book is SMART! So intricate and engrossing, it also reads like a movie (makes sense based on who the author is) and keeps the reader guessing and on the edge of their seat while reading. This is the kind of thriller that needs to be written more - not just horrible people in bad situations, but a race to catch a killer that always seems to be three steps ahead.

If you see a chestnut man, it‘s too late.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Desha I enjoyed this book a lot as well…one of my favorite thrillers/mysteries!👏🏻 3y
Desha Still need to read your recommendation of When the Stars Go Dark! ☺️ 3y
StellaDz @Desha oh please let me know what you think! I hope you enjoy it! 3y
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Desha Will do! I‘ve added it to my to be read list on Book of the Month as it‘s available through them! :) 3y
StellaDz @Desha yay!! 3y
Desha My copy of When the Stars Go Dark is coming from BOTM in the next couple of days (it takes forever for BOTM to get to California;)! Cant wait to read it! 📚📚☺️ 2y
StellaDz @Desha YAY! I‘m excited for you! (edited) 2y
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StellaDz
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Been enjoying this so much on audio, that when I found a copy thrifting, I had to pick it up! Finishing it using the tangible version! #currentlyreading

Desha I really enjoyed this book! :) 3y
StellaDz @Desha this was recommended to me a lot, and it is not disappointing!! ❤️ Probably my fave thriller read this year next to 3y
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Desha I agree I thought it was one of the best I‘ve read recently! Will have to look into When the Stars Go Dark! Thank you! 3y
StellaDz @Desha oh it‘s a good one! Hope you enjoy of you pick it up! 3y
Desha Stacked When the StarsGo Dark 😊📚❤️ 3y
StellaDz @Desha ❤️❤️❤️ 3y
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Avanders
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Pickpick

A book that propels you forward and gives you all the pent-up‘ness. A fine ending… except I didn‘t love the very last last last bit. That‘s ok. 😜 A strong 4 stars … maybe even 4.5. Note: this book is horrifying. There are …. a lot of trigger warnings.

Desha Loved this book...everything you said about it is true! 📚 3y
Avanders @Desha 😄♥️ 3y
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StellaDz
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Honestly, those first two chapters? 😳 Thats how you get thrown into a story! #currentlylistening

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Traci1
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I was expecting more of a horror story, but this one ended up pretty good. Reminded me a lot of Jo Nesbø's Harry Hole books.

⭐⭐⭐⭐

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reading_rainbow
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Yay #BOTM picks are up early! 🖤🔪 Went with an atmospheric horror set in Copenhagen

vivastory I enjoyed this one 3y
BarbaraBB This one is real good! 3y
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Traci1
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My July #botm picks. What did you all pick?

Reviewsbylola I got The Chesnut Man when it was first a pick and still need to read it. 🙈 3y
vivastory I had an unused credit, so I selected Razorblade Tears & selected the new Sager & Trick Mirror as add on 3y
Traci1 @Reviewsbylola haha! I have two or three (dozen) like that. 😆 3y
Traci1 @vivastory I'm really excited about the new Sager. I'm hoping the expectations haven't been set too high for that one. 3y
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vivastory
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I really liked this book, so it's no surprise that I was excited for the Chestnut Man teaser:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLo7-XEpN44

MicheleinPhilly Should probably read it. 3y
vivastory @MicheleinPhilly I think you'd like it 3y
MicheleinPhilly Oh I‘m sure I would. That‘s why I ordered it from BOTM ALMOST 2 YEARS AGO. 🙄 3y
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vivastory @MicheleinPhilly 😂 If it makes you feel better the following, one of my first botm selections is still on my TBR almost 5 years later 3y
MicheleinPhilly My oldest unread one is Swing Time. And I LOVE Zadie Smith. 🤦🏻‍♀️ November 2016. I blame America. 3y
EvieBee You live dangerously, I see. 😆 3y
Leftcoastzen Wow, that‘s a creepy trailer .😨 3y
BarbaraBB I liked this one too. Thanks for sharing the link. 3y
BarbaraBB @MicheleinPhilly You better leave Swing Time unread then 😉 3y
Branwen Oooooh I really loved this book! Thanks for sharing the link! 3y
TorieStorieS Thanks for sharing!! I also loved this one- can‘t wait to watch it all!! 3y
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akfreeborn
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I do love a dark Scandinavian thriller. This didn‘t disappoint. It will be good on screen as it is written with very short scene like chapters. The characters were complex and plot was twisty turny. It was a bit long that took me a while to get through. It reminded me of years ago carrying around A Jo Nesbo thriller for weeks when someone who always asked about the book I was reading asked me if I was still reading that one lol!

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Karkar
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Pickpick

Forgot to post this a while back. I did not have this one figured out right away. Not one of my favorites but I would read it again.

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FelinesAndFelonies
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This book was not what I expected but I was not disappointed. I thought the story developed well & the individual strands are woven together in a way that didn't feel contrived or forced. The author masterfully included false "clues" that added to the twist "reveal". My only complaint is that in the beginning, the author includes too many characters, which had me turning back a few times. Short chapters kept me turning pages. Highly recommend!??

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Hilary427
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I liked this one! The short chapters kept the story moving along. It was a bit too long for my liking, but it was an easy read, with lots of twists!
⭐️: 3.5/5

MsMelissa I‘d really like to be wherever it is you are right now! Beach and ocean are much more appealing than cold and snow ❄️ 3y
Tera66 Its freezing here in Colorado, would love to be where you are right now.😱 3y
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