by Lene Kaaberbol and Agnete Friis
I didn't actually have time to read, buuut I did anyway. I decided to read something different since I've been reading a lot of YA and this was very different. According to the front cover this genre is Nordic crime fiction, a genre I have never heard of but I'm suddenly a fan. Now that I've completely fallen behind on my midterm studying I'm still happy I picked this book up.
I loved everything about The Boy in the Suit Case. It is well written, the plot is amazing and suspenseful, and the characters all all unique and relatable. I was surprised by the quality of the writing. I'm not sure if this is a translation or originally written in English. If this is a translation it is amazing, it reads as though it's original language is English, complete with beautiful descriptions and word play. I have never been to Denmark or Lithuania, but I could see the setting as clearly as if the authors had shown me a photograph. The only hic up is that temperatures are poorly translated into Fahrenheit, but this flaw is minor and easily over looked. The plot had me on the edge of my seat. I found my self shouting out loud at Nina for her idiocy from time to time and cheering for Sigita. Each of the characters has their own unique set of strengths and flaws that left me feeling like I'd met each of them in real life and they are all now my personal friends. In short this book transported me to the criminal circles of Denmark and Eastern Europe from the comfortable safety of my own couch!
Recommendation:
I would recommend this book to any adult reader! I must include the warning though that this book does contain quite a bit of violence and implied sexual abuse so I'd give it a strong PG 13 probably R rating. The book is suspenseful and had my attention until the very last page. Definitely pick this up if your looking for break from the everyday.
Stars:
11 out of 10
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