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When I started reading this novel, I was aware of its evolutionary place in modern crime fiction, a shift from the likes of Miss Marple to the flawed Rebis, Morse, Dalziel and Wallander. When I got into the book, I realised just now shocking and revolutionary it would have been when it was penned in the mid sixties. Being in my single digits then, I was still reading things like Five Go To Mystery Moor. For me, Enid Blyton was at the cutting edge of children's mystery. Roseanna is a gritty story and the reader is presented with all the evidence, warts and all, as it comes to hand. Contemporary authors wouldn't present it exactly like this and this is where evolution comes into play. But the storyline is a good one and suspense builds nicely.


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Roseanna Maj Sjowall Per Wahloo 9780679745983 Books Reviews

Roseanna is book one of the series...I'm on book 5 now. The progression of the stories of the main characters makes me come back for more. In some ways I'm more interested in them than the solution of the crime. I loved the fact that in 1960's Sweden was horrified by Christmas advertising in November! What next!.
You can't beat Sjowall and Wahloo for police procedurals. This book is pretty old, but great on the 4th (and 5th and 6th) reading. Great service and price on these reissues. ~ Anne, DC
It seems that everything old is new again. I have only just discovered this classic series and am pleasantly surprised by how good it is for a crime novel written 50 years ago. Everybody smokes, they send telexes and use land lines to phone, but the characters and story line are fresh and engaging. I find the nostalgia quite appealing. This is a novel that stands the test of time.
The story is different from most crime novels because there is no brilliance here, just dogged police work and a realistic determination to find the guilty party even though no one should really care! I enjoyed the different outlook. The book itself was as described and arrived on time. No complaints.
Will more than likely read more Martín Beck cases. It's like inspector Wallander, once he catches you, it's very difficult to let go
For those who have read all of Commisar Wallender's cases there are two directions to go in. One is forward, to Icelandic author Arnaldur Indridasen, another is backward in time to the mysteries of Sjöwall and Wahlöö. both paths should be taken! S & W write clearly in a psycho-sociological vein that must (as he admits) have influenced Mankell. In S & W there is less introspection on the part of Inspector Beck, and no parallel description (until the end) of the mentality of the criminal. But like Mankell, the criminal paints a clear psychological picture of why he acted as he did. I'm now reading my second S & W, have bought four.

This review is based on the Norwegian translation of Roseanna.
"Roseanna" introduces Martin Beck, an overworked but brilliant Swedish policeman. When the body of a young woman is found in a nearby lake, Beck is called in to assist. The case proves frustrating, and months pass before any progress is made. Fortunately, Beck is persistent and sticks with the case, even as it begins to haunt his life. Originally released in 1967, the plot doesn't rely on high-tech police techniques - just good old-fashioned story-telling.
Married authors Maj Sjowall and Per Wahloo crafted this fine novel, as well as subsequent entries in the Martin Beck series. The style of writing is sometimes dry and always factual, which adds a great deal of realism to the story. At times, the translation is somewhat awkward, particularly in the dialogue, but it doesn't detract much from the overall impact of the book. Vintage Crime/ Black Lizard has re-released the series, and as always they've done a beautiful job. Recommended for fans of police/detective stories - I intend to read more entries in the series.
When I started reading this novel, I was aware of its evolutionary place in modern crime fiction, a shift from the likes of Miss Marple to the flawed Rebis, Morse, Dalziel and Wallander. When I got into the book, I realised just now shocking and revolutionary it would have been when it was penned in the mid sixties. Being in my single digits then, I was still reading things like Five Go To Mystery Moor. For me, Enid Blyton was at the cutting edge of children's mystery. Roseanna is a gritty story and the reader is presented with all the evidence, warts and all, as it comes to hand. Contemporary authors wouldn't present it exactly like this and this is where evolution comes into play. But the storyline is a good one and suspense builds nicely.