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Silence of the Grave (Inspector Erlendur #4)

Bernard Scudder, Arnaldur Indriðason
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Silence of the Grave (Inspector Erlendur #4)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2006

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Bernard Scudder, Arnaldur Indriðason

Silence of the Grave (Inspector Erlendur #4)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2006
Book Details
Pages

280

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Reykjavík, Iceland • 2000s

Publication Year

2006

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Silence of the Grave by Bernard Scudder and Arnaldur Indriðason follows Reykjavík Inspector Erlendur Sveinsson as he investigates a decades-old skeleton found at a construction site. Simultaneously, Erlendur confronts his own personal struggles while unearthing secrets that link past events to present-day issues. The story interweaves crime solving with deep, human connections.

Reviews & Readership

4.1

23,611 ratings

75%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Silence of the Grave by Bernard Scudder and Arnaldur Indriðason is praised for its gripping narrative and complex characters. Critics commend the atmospheric setting and depth of the storyline. However, some note its slow pacing and occasional predictability. Overall, it's a compelling read for fans of Nordic noir and mystery genres.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Silence of the Grave (Inspector Erlendur #4)?

Readers who relish Silence of the Grave by Bernard Scudder and Arnaldur Indriðason likely enjoy atmospheric Scandinavian crime fiction. Fans of Henning Mankell’s Faceless Killers or Stieg Larsson’s The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo will appreciate the haunting, intricately woven narratives and character-driven mysteries in this novel.

4.1

23,611 ratings

75%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

280

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Reykjavík, Iceland • 2000s

Publication Year

2006

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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