Extremely interesting, I felt as if I were in the room with them watching this all happen.

I downloaded this book completely by accident. After just finished reading the latest English translated novel from the department Q series I was so eager to move on to the next one that I stupidly downloaded this one without reading any info. Once I started reading it, I realized my mistake. With that being said, after a few days, I decided to give it a go. It didn't fully grasp my attention at first but once I got about 1/3 of the way I was hooked. It is a great read and I agree with the other reviewer, there's a few details on world war 2 that I never realized or even heard of. The author did a great job with the research. I didn't care for the time lapse, I thought it was to big and I hated the ending. I understand that the dynamics of the situation will of court change things but it was a huge change. The translation could've been better as well. All in all, a great read. You feel all sorts of things when it comes to the 2 protagonists in the story, fear, triumph, anger, etc. many would enjoy reading this.

Midway (if not sooner) through all of Mr. Adler-Olsen's books I reach a point where I can't put the book down and want to stay up all night finishing it. This one was no different - interesting, affecting characters that you care about and protagonists that you may fear and hate. A different read from the wonderful Department Q series, but I am glad the author researched and wrote this - it gave me insight into facets of WW II that I hadn't known about, and I enjoyed it very much.

Lacking the appeal of the Department Q series in its lack of humor, this story focuses on one disgusting trial after another followed by fights that the hero always wins, somehow. Certainly lots of adventure, but the violence palls, and that the hero always manages to carry on despite being knifed, shot, clobbered and poisoned made me lose interest. It needs some editing. Knock off a hundred pages or so and the book would benefit.