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Outside
by Ragnar Jónasson
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Thank you Minotaur and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
If you're looking for an atmospheric Scandinavian Noir to pick up in the middle of hot and humid Midwest summer, look no further. However, I found myself disappointed in how the plot came together and how the characters started connecting dots. The friendship group did not make sense and I think that a little background on how they became friends would've gone a long way in helping plot build into a more 'thrilling' conclusion.
Another note on the ending, it seemed very formulaic as the story started wrapping up and then there was barely a conclusion. I feel like the reader almost gets to choose an ending here. Was that deliberate?
I do think this will make a good movie if it gets optioned.
If you're looking for an atmospheric Scandinavian Noir to pick up in the middle of hot and humid Midwest summer, look no further. However, I found myself disappointed in how the plot came together and how the characters started connecting dots. The friendship group did not make sense and I think that a little background on how they became friends would've gone a long way in helping plot build into a more 'thrilling' conclusion.
Another note on the ending, it seemed very formulaic as the story started wrapping up and then there was barely a conclusion. I feel like the reader almost gets to choose an ending here. Was that deliberate?
I do think this will make a good movie if it gets optioned.
Moderate: Rape