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The Hypnotist (Joona Linna, #1)
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I have never read such an amazing twisting novel.There are not words to express how super this book was.I can only give praise to the authors.
Erik Maria Bark, talented doctor whose specialty is the treatment of seriously traumatized persons, formerly also with hypnotize, is called to Karolinska hospital, where a 15-year-old boy lies severely injured - the only survivor of a family massacre in the outskirts of Stockholm.
It turns out that the boy has an older sister who's disappeared, and there's reason to assume that the killer will go for her too. It's therefore imperative that they find her before the killer does, and since the boy isn't stable enough to be questioned, Erik is called in to hypnotize him in order to get a description of the killer.
However, Bark has promised himself never to practice hypnosis again.
The characters are twisted and bound together, and as the story develops, the linkages develop.The short chapters, make you turn the page, and continue reading.This is one book you can not put down.
I can only hope that there will be future novels by Lars Kepler. I will wait patiently to read the next novel by Lars Kepler
Erik Maria Bark, talented doctor whose specialty is the treatment of seriously traumatized persons, formerly also with hypnotize, is called to Karolinska hospital, where a 15-year-old boy lies severely injured - the only survivor of a family massacre in the outskirts of Stockholm.
It turns out that the boy has an older sister who's disappeared, and there's reason to assume that the killer will go for her too. It's therefore imperative that they find her before the killer does, and since the boy isn't stable enough to be questioned, Erik is called in to hypnotize him in order to get a description of the killer.
However, Bark has promised himself never to practice hypnosis again.
The characters are twisted and bound together, and as the story develops, the linkages develop.The short chapters, make you turn the page, and continue reading.This is one book you can not put down.
I can only hope that there will be future novels by Lars Kepler. I will wait patiently to read the next novel by Lars Kepler
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Reading Progress
May 13, 2011
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May 14, 2011
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Started Reading
May 20, 2011
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crime-thrillers
May 20, 2011
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Finished Reading
February 5, 2019
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book-1
(Other Hardcover Edition)
February 5, 2019
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(Other Hardcover Edition)
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May 09, 2014 10:04AM
Thanks Richard. This was one amazing novel. Also read "The Nightmare", also excellent.
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Thanks Christine. One of my favourites.
I'm of the same mind on this one as you, Sue. It's interesting to go back and read the reviews from our mutual friends that I did not know previous to my having read this one.I recommended this to Brenda so I'll be curious to see what her take on it is.
Mike wrote: "I'm of the same mind on this one as you, Sue. It's interesting to go back and read the reviews from our mutual friends that I did not know previous to my having read this one.I recommended this t..."
So true, Mike. I loved these books. I have to make time to read The Sandman. I have it here at home to read. Read all the other ones.
Loved "The Sandman" but I'll warn you that that one comes with a major cliffhanger. I've been told to watch out for an English translation of the next book in June
Mike wrote: "Loved "The Sandman" but I'll warn you that that one comes with a major cliffhanger. I've been told to watch out for an English translation of the next book in June"And the series ends with a cliffhanger?
Nope - book 5 in June. Just saying you'll be craving that one asap when you finish off "The Sandman".
Mike wrote: "Nope - book 5 in June. Just saying you'll be craving that one asap when you finish off "The Sandman"."Yes, I am sure that I will be looking for book 5.
They are so good, Sue.
Loved this one too. Good review, Sue.
Diane S ❄ wrote: "Loved this one too. Good review, Sue."Thanks Diane. I just have to read The Sandman
, and then wait until next year for book 5.("Stalker", I believe).
I wonder if the mini series (which I watched) was loyal to the book. I have a hard time watching a movie based on a book I've read and vice versa.
I wonder if the mini series (which I watched) was loyal to the book. I have a hard time watching a movie based on a book I've read and vice versa.
Vera wrote: "I wonder if the mini series (which I watched) was loyal to the book. I have a hard time watching a movie based on a book I've read and vice versa."I can't say, Vera, as I have not seen the mini series. All I know is that I really enjoyed these books.
@ Vera - I'm curious about this miniseries. Wasn't aware there was one but I'm excited to find out about it. Wondering if there is an English version but would probably be happy to cope with subtitles.
Great review Sue! Just added this one to my to read pile. Thank you!
Kevin wrote: "Great review Sue! Just added this one to my to read pile. Thank you!"Thanks Kevin for your kind words. I loved all the books by this author.
Thanks michael t longo.
Thanks 🔮⚡️Voracious Reader⚡️🔮.
