A review by emlo
The Laughing Policeman by Maj Sjöwall

dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Quite a slow police procedural with a lot of doggedly chasing down clues. It's interesting to get a perspective of the politics and issues of Sweden in the late 60s. I guess the treatment of women in the book is indicative of the time. You can see the influence these books had on later crime fiction.