I started with Stig Larson - but I seem to have developed a bit of an obsession with Scandinavian crime fiction. Ive watched all three of the TV versions of Wallander - my favourite being Rolf Lassgård - and now I'm starting on the books.
At the moment though I'm reading the Martin Beck series from Marxist husband-and-wife duo Maj Sjöwall and Per Wahlöö. Brilliant noir crime writing and definitely a cut above Stig Larson and the latest Scandi-crime blockbuster following in his wake - Jo Nesbø.
At the same time on TV I'm really enjoying the Danish series 'The Killing' on BBC4.
At the same time on TV I'm really enjoying the Danish series 'The Killing' on BBC4.
As far as TV goes it's not just the Scandinavians either - the French series Spiral was excellent too. In fact with the exception of British produced on-location in Rome TV series Zen - which felt like a particularly lightweight coffee-advert - it seems that crime with a foreign accent is just that much better than our homegrown English Tourist Board sponsored efforts - Morse, Lewis or god-forbid Midsummer-fucking-Murders.
1 comment:
Im with you on this. have you seen the one set in sicily name escapes me but stunning scenery. Jo Nesbo is another good read.
Post a Comment