I have to confess, it took me a while to get pulled into this book, I was a bit intrigued at first, confused with the many Scandinavian names for the most part... Let's just say I was starting to think that this book had been a bit over-hyped.

And then I got pulled in.

The author has a style I can't really find words to describe. The tone feels very neutral, the story somewhat factual. None of the characters are fully lovable or unlikable. It's all so... bland somehow? I think that's what I had trouble with at first. And yet you find yourself going insane wanting to know the end of it. Somehow the tone is chilling and ends up playing an important role in creeping you out. I'm not sure I'm making sense, but that's the only way I can attempt to describe this book's vibe.

Very great plot (and parallel sub-plots...), hence the 4 stars. I love a good thriller that keeps me guessing, and I'm into the whole "we found him, everything seems to fit... oh but wait" thing.

Don't watch the movie though, it's absolutely terrible and does the book zero justice.