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Snowblind

Ragnar Jónasson
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Snowblind

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2015

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Ragnar Jónasson

Snowblind

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2015
Book Details
Pages

300

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Siglufjörður, Iceland • Contemporary

Publication Year

2015

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Snowblind, an atmospheric thriller by Ragnar Jónasson, a young police officer, Ari Thór Arason, relocates to a remote Icelandic village. As he adjusts to the isolation, Ari Thór is drawn into a mystery involving a suspicious death and a local woman's accident, unearthing hidden secrets in the tight-knit community enveloped by relentless snow.

Mysterious

Suspenseful

Dark

Melancholic

Gritty

Reviews & Readership

3.7

34,129 ratings

58%

Loved it

33%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Snowblind by Ragnar Jónasson is praised for its atmospheric and vividly rendered Icelandic setting, enhancing the tense mystery. Critics appreciate the engaging plot and its intriguing twists. However, some find the pacing slow and character development lacking depth. Overall, it captivates with its chilling environment and compelling narrative.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Snowblind?

Readers who enjoy Snowblind by Ragnar Jónasson are likely fans of Nordic noir and atmospheric mysteries. They might have a penchant for small-town settings with intricate plots akin to those found in Stieg Larsson's The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and Henning Mankell's Faceless Killers.

3.7

34,129 ratings

58%

Loved it

33%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

300

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Siglufjörður, Iceland • Contemporary

Publication Year

2015

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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