Profil

I need to he honest. I watched the Netflix series first and because I truly loved it I decided to read at least the first book by Jussi Adler-Olsen.

Of course, the series is based on the novel. Some corner stones are the same but the original story is definitely something completely different.

So much better. I couldn’t put it away.

I already started with book number two.

Loved reading this book. Bought a signed copy in the Jack, The Ripper Museum. Loved reading it although it was quite challenging as a fluent but non-native speaker.

Nonetheless, I thought the ending a bit flat and even cheesy.

Still admired the different approach and learning about the time. Worth reading it.

The last two to three books of the series are .. well, not as thrilling as the first ones.

In the beginning I couldn’t put away the books but at one point they lost the charisma. The last two books especially felt like a dread to read and I constantly wished to get to the end already. Oftentimes the author got lost in some conspiracy theories and then in some esoteric universes before writing down endless lists of whatever. As interesting as you would read grocery shopping lists.

Anyhow, the end was to be expected and not very suprising.

Not sure if I will regret buying the sequel „The Edinburgh Files“.

Since the first books have been really fun to read and the last two were only medoicre I rate them with 4 stars.

Since it is a 8 book series I will keep my review short and add a full review with the 8th book of the entire series

Book 3 is all about David getting used to his „energy“ and „power“. I find it a bit of a nuisance the way he acts. In this book even Jessica acted stupid which you wouldn’t think of a Dream Dancer with her experience and expertise.

Nonetheless, it keeps you reading and you want to know what this is all about.

Quick and easy read. Can’t wait for the next one.

Easy read, thrilling and exciting in a way that kept me reading.

What a spectacular adaption of Shakespeare’s MacBeth.

I was gifted this book some 5 years ago but stopped reading it halfway through. Probably due to my language skills as a non-native speaker I didn’t find access to the style of writing.

Totally different reading experience now. I loved reading it. Highy recommended.

I gave it a try. I did. And partly I enjoyed reading it.

I liked Game of Thrones, I liked Wheel of Time. I don't have issues with dragons, magick or mages but this one was just boring for most of the time. Only the last mile so to say it got interesting.

A complete unnecessary element is the love-story between Ead and Sabran. Adds no value to the story.

Having said that. I admire that the author created a world driven by women. And then .. I have read better books when it comes to that.

No, I won't read the second book. The story has ended .. for me.

This book left a deep impact ...

I highly recommend this true story. It had me in its grip. It took me a while to read through because it is hard to endure the pain and strength of the women involved over such a long time.

It's unbelievable how long it took for the women to find justice. How they were ignored, mistreated, and discredited.

I truly believe that it would still be the same in our days. Company's only interest are the money they can make, whitewashing their "code of ethics" or "code of conduct", lying and manipulating, bribing and threatening the people who are a risk to the companies vault.

But also a story of hope, faith, and will ...