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The Marco Effect (2012)

by Jussi Adler-Olsen(Favorite Author)

3.81 of 5 Votes: 2

ISBN

0525954023 (ISBN13: 9780525954026)

languge

English

genre

Mystery & Thriller

publisher

Dutton Adult

series

Afdeling Q

review 1: i enjoy the quirky characters in Dept Q. Morck's anxiety increases this outing with changes in the police department leadership. Clues were given about the background of Assad, his Arab colleague. In addition to the murder/cold case/missing person mystery, Adler-Olsen creates a layered character in Marco Jameson, a young gypsy (or is he?), in the country illegally who wants to escape the virtual slavery he is in and to create a life for himself. He has to find a way to get together with the authorities but he fears them because he is sure he will be deported. The story about bank corruption and illegal immigration is familiar.
review 2: The Department Q crime series from Denmark continues in its wonderful mix of police procedural and off-beat comedy. There ... moreare very dark moments here with the tragic background of Marco, a young boy being exploited by a ruthless crime boss. The only off note is the dithering by Carl Morck, the main character, about where to take his love life - it just seemed weak compared with the strong storyline. less

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