The Keeper of Lost Causes (Department Q, #1)
The Keeper of Lost Causes (Department Q, #1)
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2011
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Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2011400
Novel • Fiction
Copenhagen, Denmark • Contemporary
2011
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Keeper of Lost Causes by Jussi Adler-Olsen follows a detective who is reassigned to a cold case division after surviving a traumatic event. Alongside his assistant, the detective investigates the disappearance of a politician believed to be dead, uncovering unexpected truths in the process.
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Review Roundup
Jussi Adler-Olsen's The Keeper of Lost Causes has garnered praise for its complex plot and engaging protagonist, Carl Mørck. Readers appreciate the atmospheric tension and well-crafted suspense. Some critics find the pacing uneven and secondary characters underdeveloped. Overall, it's a compelling start to the Department Q series, balancing dark themes with intricate storytelling.
Who Should Read The Keeper of Lost Causes (Department Q, #1)?
Crime fiction enthusiasts who appreciate intricate plots, dark humor, and gripping suspense will enjoy The Keeper of Lost Causes by Jussi Adler-Olsen. Fans of Stieg Larsson’s The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo or Jo Nesbø’s The Snowman will find Adler-Olsen’s novel compelling, with its strong characterization and thrilling, unpredictable storytelling.
92,921 ratings
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Novel • Fiction
Copenhagen, Denmark • Contemporary
2011
Adult
18+ years
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