I read in a BBC article that Iceland has the largest number of writers in the world. So I am sure there is plenty of crime fiction from Iceland, though real crime is rare in this peaceful beautiful country. However, the large English speaking part of the world may not have access too the Icelandic books, which don't get translated to English. Below are the only crime fiction books from Iceland that I have read.
I found the names of the characters a little tricky i.e. as I read the book, it took me quite a while to remember who is who and some men's names sound feminine and that's a bit confusing.
But slowly, I have started enjoying the books . I am reading Oblivion now i.e. Christmas holidays 2015 and look forward to reading more or all of Indridason's books.I found the names of the characters a little tricky i.e. as I read the book, it took me quite a while to remember who is who and some men's names sound feminine and that's a bit confusing.
Crime fiction set in Iceland by Arnaldur Indridason
Silence of the Grave
and Operation Napolean
Jar city
Black skies
Oblivion
Now I am reading (Jan 2016) another Icelandic book i.e.
Chilled to the bone(2013) by Quentin Bates and I quite like it.
Next I am reading Cold comfort by the same author.
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