Rating: 1 Star
I read some really good reviews about The Wolf and the Watchman by Niklas Natt och Dag and was super excited to read it. It should have been a home run for me. Alas, I just could not connect with the main character. The plot dragged and at page 107 I called it quits. My first “DNF” for 2019.
Reflecting back, it boils down to the two items I mentioned above. The plot just did not grab me which is so unusual for a crime thriller. Normally, by page 10, I can’t read fast enough. In addition, I never had a connection to the main character which in a thriller is not a death sentence; yet, put together with the plot problems…. Let’s just say this one is just not for me.
Somewhere I read someone’s thoughts that has really hit home for me. To paraphrase, “This book is not a mainstream reader type of book and will in time become more of a cult reader work.” I totally agree with this assessment. Therefore, you will just have to read for yourself to decide if you are in my camp or not. Either way, I hope you enjoy.
I received a free copy from the publisher in exchange for my honest review.
Below is the publisher’s blurb about the book:
“ In this breathtakingly bold, intricately constructed novel set in 18th century Stockholm, a dying man searches among the city’s teeming streets, dark corners, and intriguing inhabitants to unmask a ruthless murderer—perfect for fans of Perfume and The Alienist.”