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Zusammenfassung
Zusammenfassung
An award-winning Scandinavian novel of one woman's struggle to pull herself and her daughter from the grasp of a criminal past. "A literary tour de force" ( Mystery Scene ).
A celebrated bestseller in Sweden, and the winner of the prestigious Per Olov Enquist Literary Prize, The White City is an arresting story of betrayal and empowerment as a criminal's girlfriend is left behind to pick up the pieces of her imploded existence.
Karin knew what she was getting herself into when she fell for John, a high-flying wheeler-dealer. But she never imagined things would turn out like this: John is gone and the coke-filled parties, seemingly endless flow of money, and high social status have been replaced by cut telephone lines, cut heat, and cut cash. All that remains of Karin's former life is the mansion he bought for her--and his daughter, the child Karin once swore she would never bring into their dangerous world.
Now she is on her own with baby Dream. As the authorities zero in on organized crime, John's shady legacy is catching up with her. Over the course of a few days, Karin is forced to take drastic measures to claim what she considers rightfully hers . . .
"The ghostly Scandinavian setting and [protagonist] Karin's closely narrated sense of impending doom . . . make Swedish star Ramqvist's English-language debut an atmospheric and suspenseful read." -- Booklist
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Library Journal-Rezension
Choosing a fast, dangerous life often leads to a quick, deadly fall. Young and vulnerable Karin becomes enmeshed in a small sector of organized crime. She finds a sense of self within this stealthy crowd, loving the parties, the drugs, and the money. She enjoys a spacious home and is helplessly in love with John, a key player in the criminal ring. Suddenly, however, the fun comes to an end, the cash is gone, and she has to fend for herself. That is, for herself and her very young baby, Dream. Nearly homeless during the icy Nordic winter, Karin is all but abandoned by her former friends and becomes desperate. Will she be able to recover from this crash and provide for her child? In her first English translation, award-winning Swedish author Ramqvist crafts a story of sparse detail that moves at a rapid pace. -VERDICT With a character whose fear and anguish are palpable, this page-turner shows one young woman's struggle to face harsh realities once the smoke clears. [See Prepub Alert, 8/8/16.]-Susanne Wells, Indianapolis P.L. © Copyright 2017. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
