The Tenant (Engberg) - Book Reviews

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Engberg’s debut features dark family secrets—and a smorgasbord of surprises.
People


[A] gripping addition to the Scandinavian crime fiction pantheon.
OprahMag.com


[A] fast-moving first novel and series launch…. The undertow from the overly ambitious plot drowns any sense of plausibility, but Engberg’s sparkling cast and palpable evocation of a society U.S. readers will find similar yet foreign keep the pages turning pleasurably.
Publishers Weekly


[C]areful plotting ensures that the mystery unfolds deliberately, with surprises constantly woven into the narrative…. Engberg’s English language debut promises a gritty, unflinching procedural series, and will leave readers craving the translation of Kørner and Werner’s next adventure.
BookPage


Everyone has secrets, and some secrets are lies. Engberg's debut novel, a sleeper hit in her native Denmark, is sure to attract comparisons to other Scandinavian thrillers.… [L]ayered, character-driven suspense from authors including Erin Kelly and Ruth Ware may prove to be more apt read-alike suggestions.
Booklist


Overly familiar plot elements keep this from being a standout, and some twists require a significant suspension of disbelief, but Engberg's fast-paced narrative is bolstered by an interesting and quirky cast as well as an intriguing setting. A bit over-the-top but still a lot of fun.
Kirkus Reviews


Engberg's plotting is dexterous, and her character-centered storytelling aligns nicely with her unhurried descriptions of Copenhagen…. The Tenant is yet another feather in the plumed cap of Scandinavian noir.
Shelf Awareness