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Odd Singsaker #6
Alle kan drepe
Sjette bok i Odd Singsaker-serien.
Sommeren 1992: Fem studenter knytter et helt spesielt bånd under en sommerjobb i idylliske Norrtälje. Selma spår at en av dem vil ende opp som morder. Er det en lek, eller mener hun alvor?
Sensommer 2014: En avdanket forfatter får en plutselig bestselger med kriminalromanen Alle kan drepe. Et drapsoffer blir funnet uten øyne i sitt hjem i Trondheim.
Førstebetjent Odd Singsaker får nye utfordringer på hjemmebane, og slites mellom familielivet og en dramatisk etterforskning.
ALLE KAN DREPE er en oppslukende psykologisk thriller og en intrikat krimgåte. Det er også en roman som utforsker krimsjangerens muligheter.
Sommeren 1992: Fem studenter knytter et helt spesielt bånd under en sommerjobb i idylliske Norrtälje. Selma spår at en av dem vil ende opp som morder. Er det en lek, eller mener hun alvor?
Sensommer 2014: En avdanket forfatter får en plutselig bestselger med kriminalromanen Alle kan drepe. Et drapsoffer blir funnet uten øyne i sitt hjem i Trondheim.
Førstebetjent Odd Singsaker får nye utfordringer på hjemmebane, og slites mellom familielivet og en dramatisk etterforskning.
ALLE KAN DREPE er en oppslukende psykologisk thriller og en intrikat krimgåte. Det er også en roman som utforsker krimsjangerens muligheter.
368 pages, Hardcover
First published April 4, 2018
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May 8, 2018
Odd Singsaker is at an author event with his good friend, Siri, and arrives just too late at the hospital to welcome his new born child. He is a man who is starting to get "old". Paternity leave gives him a small amount of anxiety since he would rather be at work, especially now things are busy. His collegaues try to persuade him to stay at home with his new born but ultimately give him a small assignment regarding their new case, so that he won't go nuts by staying at home.
In "Alle kan drepe", you wander from present to past. Time spins from summer of 1992 and summer of 2014. During a summer job in Norrtälje, a bunch of teenagers get to know each other. Selma is the one who "controls" the gang. She is at least a person whom the others respect. She is a creative soul and likes to play. But it may become too much for the others and the others are unsure wether she is serious with her games or not. Later, in 2014, a literature expert is found dead in his own home in Trondheim and his eyes appear to be scratched out because a piece of nail is found in one of his eye holes. The wife of the murdered man is suspected but is her alibi strong enough? At the same time, Singsaker's good friend, Siri, disappears and everything turns into chaos. He must find her before it's too late. And has the murder of the literature expert anything to do with the teenagers who became close friends in Norrtälje back in 1992?
This is a book that mostly has received positive reviews. I wanted to like it but I didn't. I like the philosophy of the book and how Brekke plays with the idea of the crime genre. If crime novels are literature or not, among other things. But for my part the action was generally too thin and obvious. Besides, I'm not particularly interested in reading about changing diapers and new borns throwing up. It's not the kind of crime and thrillers I'm looking for when reading from these genres. It kind of ruins a lot of the excitement, though family life and development are an important part of life for police investigators as well. But I'm always more interested in the cases than their private life in such book series in general. I also understand that it's important for authors that there is development both their job life and private life of the main police investigator. It makes it more realistic. It's just that births and all the talk about new borns is something that doesn't interest me in books in general because it seems very boring and uninteresting. If I had been interested in that sort of things, I would chosen other books to read. When I read crime and thrillers, I want "proper" crimes and thrillers. Not long dissertations about breastfeeding and parents complaining about wanting to go back to work.
"Alle kan drepe" is the sixth book in the series about Odd Singsaker. I have only read one book from this series and that is "Avgrunnsblikk" which is the previous one, so I haven't read from the beginning and it doesn't seem to be a problem. In crime series, there is often a new case in each book and you will get to know the characters well as long there's background stories. So it doesn't make you feel lost all. In some series it is required to read books in chronological order, especially in fantasy and horror genres, but in terms of crime novels, it is not as "strict". I have read many crime series without starting from the beginning and it didn't seem to be a problem. Of course, I prefer to read from the beginning of a series, and when I don't and if the book is exciting, I would like to read from the beginning of a series later.
Jørgen Brekke creates a realistic person gallery that you get to know very well. He should be praised for that. Also liked the way he philosophes over the crime genre. Apart from that, the action was too tame and too obvious to me. It offered no surprises nor excitement. Must admit that I liked "Avgrunnsblikk" a little better. "Alle kan drepe" is a fast read and quickly "forgotten".
In "Alle kan drepe", you wander from present to past. Time spins from summer of 1992 and summer of 2014. During a summer job in Norrtälje, a bunch of teenagers get to know each other. Selma is the one who "controls" the gang. She is at least a person whom the others respect. She is a creative soul and likes to play. But it may become too much for the others and the others are unsure wether she is serious with her games or not. Later, in 2014, a literature expert is found dead in his own home in Trondheim and his eyes appear to be scratched out because a piece of nail is found in one of his eye holes. The wife of the murdered man is suspected but is her alibi strong enough? At the same time, Singsaker's good friend, Siri, disappears and everything turns into chaos. He must find her before it's too late. And has the murder of the literature expert anything to do with the teenagers who became close friends in Norrtälje back in 1992?
This is a book that mostly has received positive reviews. I wanted to like it but I didn't. I like the philosophy of the book and how Brekke plays with the idea of the crime genre. If crime novels are literature or not, among other things. But for my part the action was generally too thin and obvious. Besides, I'm not particularly interested in reading about changing diapers and new borns throwing up. It's not the kind of crime and thrillers I'm looking for when reading from these genres. It kind of ruins a lot of the excitement, though family life and development are an important part of life for police investigators as well. But I'm always more interested in the cases than their private life in such book series in general. I also understand that it's important for authors that there is development both their job life and private life of the main police investigator. It makes it more realistic. It's just that births and all the talk about new borns is something that doesn't interest me in books in general because it seems very boring and uninteresting. If I had been interested in that sort of things, I would chosen other books to read. When I read crime and thrillers, I want "proper" crimes and thrillers. Not long dissertations about breastfeeding and parents complaining about wanting to go back to work.
"Alle kan drepe" is the sixth book in the series about Odd Singsaker. I have only read one book from this series and that is "Avgrunnsblikk" which is the previous one, so I haven't read from the beginning and it doesn't seem to be a problem. In crime series, there is often a new case in each book and you will get to know the characters well as long there's background stories. So it doesn't make you feel lost all. In some series it is required to read books in chronological order, especially in fantasy and horror genres, but in terms of crime novels, it is not as "strict". I have read many crime series without starting from the beginning and it didn't seem to be a problem. Of course, I prefer to read from the beginning of a series, and when I don't and if the book is exciting, I would like to read from the beginning of a series later.
Jørgen Brekke creates a realistic person gallery that you get to know very well. He should be praised for that. Also liked the way he philosophes over the crime genre. Apart from that, the action was too tame and too obvious to me. It offered no surprises nor excitement. Must admit that I liked "Avgrunnsblikk" a little better. "Alle kan drepe" is a fast read and quickly "forgotten".
March 27, 2018
Her er min omtale av Alle kan drepe. Linken fører til min bokblogg. https://mineboker.wordpress.com/2018/...
September 8, 2024
Book Review: Alle kan drepe by Jørgen Brekke
Alle kan drepe by Jørgen Brekke is a solid entry in the Nordic noir genre, offering a dark and atmospheric crime thriller set in Norway. While the book has some strong points, it ultimately left me with mixed feelings, leading to a three-star rating.
The novel follows police investigator Odd Singsaker as he delves into a series of brutal murders that seem to be linked by a hidden past. The premise is intriguing, and Brekke's talent for creating a tense and foreboding atmosphere is evident from the start. The cold Norwegian setting adds to the sense of isolation and danger, with vivid descriptions that immerse the reader in the eerie landscapes and grim situations.
One of the book's strengths is its exploration of human nature—how fear, guilt, and secrets can push ordinary people to commit horrific acts. Odd Singsaker is a relatable protagonist who is flawed and introspective, dealing with his struggles while trying to solve the case. Brekke does a good job of balancing the procedural aspects of the investigation with the psychological depth of his characters.
However, where Alle kan drepe falters for me is in its complexity. The story has multiple timelines, shifting perspectives, and an intricate backstory that requires careful attention. While some readers might enjoy unravelling these layers, I found that the plot's density occasionally slowed the pace and made it harder to stay fully engaged. At times, the narrative felt overwhelming, and I had to re-read sections to fully grasp what was happening.
Additionally, while the novel builds suspense well, some of the twists felt a bit forced or predictable, which dampened the overall impact. I appreciated Brekke's attempt to keep the reader guessing, but the resolution didn't have the punch I was hoping for after the buildup.
In conclusion, Alle kan drepe is a decent crime thriller with strong atmospheric elements and complex characters. However, its intricate plot and pacing issues kept me from fully enjoying the story. For fans of Nordic noir who appreciate layered mysteries and dark psychological themes, it’s worth a read, but it didn’t quite reach the heights of some of Brekke’s earlier works for me.
Alle kan drepe by Jørgen Brekke is a solid entry in the Nordic noir genre, offering a dark and atmospheric crime thriller set in Norway. While the book has some strong points, it ultimately left me with mixed feelings, leading to a three-star rating.
The novel follows police investigator Odd Singsaker as he delves into a series of brutal murders that seem to be linked by a hidden past. The premise is intriguing, and Brekke's talent for creating a tense and foreboding atmosphere is evident from the start. The cold Norwegian setting adds to the sense of isolation and danger, with vivid descriptions that immerse the reader in the eerie landscapes and grim situations.
One of the book's strengths is its exploration of human nature—how fear, guilt, and secrets can push ordinary people to commit horrific acts. Odd Singsaker is a relatable protagonist who is flawed and introspective, dealing with his struggles while trying to solve the case. Brekke does a good job of balancing the procedural aspects of the investigation with the psychological depth of his characters.
However, where Alle kan drepe falters for me is in its complexity. The story has multiple timelines, shifting perspectives, and an intricate backstory that requires careful attention. While some readers might enjoy unravelling these layers, I found that the plot's density occasionally slowed the pace and made it harder to stay fully engaged. At times, the narrative felt overwhelming, and I had to re-read sections to fully grasp what was happening.
Additionally, while the novel builds suspense well, some of the twists felt a bit forced or predictable, which dampened the overall impact. I appreciated Brekke's attempt to keep the reader guessing, but the resolution didn't have the punch I was hoping for after the buildup.
In conclusion, Alle kan drepe is a decent crime thriller with strong atmospheric elements and complex characters. However, its intricate plot and pacing issues kept me from fully enjoying the story. For fans of Nordic noir who appreciate layered mysteries and dark psychological themes, it’s worth a read, but it didn’t quite reach the heights of some of Brekke’s earlier works for me.
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November 27, 2018
I "Alle Kan Drepe" kobles en idyllisk sommer, hvor vennskap formes mellom en gruppe studenter på sommerjobb i Norrtälje på 1990-tallet, sammen med et bestialsk mord på litteraturviter Tore Harran i nåtidens Trondheim. Brekke gjør et spennende sjangergrep ved å knytte historien opp mot utgivelsen av en fiktiv kriminalroman i Singsakers univers. Harran er skutt med en revolver tilsvarende den som brukes som Riverton-pris. Forfatter Anton Bruun, som har skrevet romanen "Alle Kan Drepe", har mottatt en Riverton-revolver. Gradvis kommer det også fram at romanen til Bruun har tilknytning til hendelser som skjedde sommeren i Norrtälje. Jeg liker grepet med romanen i romanen. Dette gir folk i det etablerte Singsaker-universet tilknytning til en fiktiv populærkultur. Karakterene Odd Singsaker, Felicia Jones og Siri Holm er nå så etablerte at sjangergrepet virkelig gir Brekkes univers kjøtt på beina. Brekke skriver medrivende som alltid med korte kapitler og god flyt i språket. Romanen blir aldri kjedelig og man er raskt igjennom. Denne gangen synes jeg imidlertid morderen og motivet ikke er særlig fengslende. Brekke hopper mellom nåtiden og 90-tallets Norrtällje. Det historiske plottet som kobles opp mot nåtiden grep meg heller ikke særlig i denne romanen. Jeg fikk ikke de 5 studentenes motiv og ambisjoner inn under huden. For meg var Brekke mye mer spennende når han koblet nåtidens motiver opp mot eldre historiske hendelser, som skillingsvisen i "Drømmeløs" og bøkene med spesiell innbinding i "Nådens Omkrets". Jeg kommer like fullt til å fortsette og lese Brekkes bøker om Odd Singsaker.
April 23, 2019
Den sjette Singsaker-boka fra Jørgen Brekkes penn er også den som skiller seg mest ut i samlingen. Den er hakket «snillere» når det kommer til bestialiteter, det historiske sub-plottet er såpass nytt som 1992, Singsakers familieliv har fått mer plass, og Brekke leker seg i langt større grad med humor og finurligheter i denne boka.
Om vi utelukkende ser på spenningskurven som en målestokk så er «Alle kan drepe» langt mindre intens enn for eksempel «Nådens omkrets» og «Avgrunnsblikk». Likevel så vil jeg påstå at dette er den av Brekkes bøker jeg har likt aller best. Jeg elsker humoren, snerten, lekenheten og glimtet i øyet. Og så er jo dette en meta-krim, altså en krimroman med hyppige referanser til kriminallitteratur, og min egen «Maestro» har jo de samme preferansene. Det er gøy å mikse fiktive krimbøker med ekte krimhelter og forfattere i en egen kriminalroman. Det gir storyen en dobbelt bunn, eller en ekstra dimensjon om du vil. I tillegg så gjøres det på en fiks og utspekulert måte. Mange steder må en være durkdreven krimleser for å se koblingene.
Jeg skal ikke si så mye om handlingen her, men la oss si det slik at Norges nyeste krimkomet Anthon Bruun (som egentlig ikke liker krim) har fått stor suksess med sin krimdebut «Alle kan drepe». Så blir bokens plott og opphav plutselig til en delikat del av etterforskningen av et drap på en litteraturprofessor. Det blir en herlig suppe der grensegangen mellom fiksjon og virkelighet overlapper hverandre hele veien. Dette er lettbeint, morsomt, og en skikkelig page-turner for de av oss som elsker sjangeren og at det lekes litt med den.
Om vi utelukkende ser på spenningskurven som en målestokk så er «Alle kan drepe» langt mindre intens enn for eksempel «Nådens omkrets» og «Avgrunnsblikk». Likevel så vil jeg påstå at dette er den av Brekkes bøker jeg har likt aller best. Jeg elsker humoren, snerten, lekenheten og glimtet i øyet. Og så er jo dette en meta-krim, altså en krimroman med hyppige referanser til kriminallitteratur, og min egen «Maestro» har jo de samme preferansene. Det er gøy å mikse fiktive krimbøker med ekte krimhelter og forfattere i en egen kriminalroman. Det gir storyen en dobbelt bunn, eller en ekstra dimensjon om du vil. I tillegg så gjøres det på en fiks og utspekulert måte. Mange steder må en være durkdreven krimleser for å se koblingene.
Jeg skal ikke si så mye om handlingen her, men la oss si det slik at Norges nyeste krimkomet Anthon Bruun (som egentlig ikke liker krim) har fått stor suksess med sin krimdebut «Alle kan drepe». Så blir bokens plott og opphav plutselig til en delikat del av etterforskningen av et drap på en litteraturprofessor. Det blir en herlig suppe der grensegangen mellom fiksjon og virkelighet overlapper hverandre hele veien. Dette er lettbeint, morsomt, og en skikkelig page-turner for de av oss som elsker sjangeren og at det lekes litt med den.
June 18, 2018
1992: Fem ungdommar, tre gutar og to jenter, har tatt arbeid på ein sjukeheim i Sverige og dannar raskt det dei kallar "midtsommargjengen". Gjennom ein intens sommar blir dei gode venner, men mot slutten av opphaldet skjer det noko som gjer at dei ikkje opprettheld kontakta.
No, mange år seinare, blir ein av dei funne drepen i sin eigen heim, og nybakt far Odd Singsaker har med ett ein ny vanskeleg sak, til tross for at han har lova å ta pappaperm. Ein av dei mistenkte er forfattaren Anthon Bruun, som nyleg har hatt stor suksess med sin første krimbok, "Alle kan drepe". Etter eit avhør forsvinn plutseleg Bruun og mistanken vert styrka.
Jørgen Brekke har igjen skrive ei god historie som hoppar fram og tilbake i tid, og lesaren forstår raskt at det er hendingar tilbake fra sommaren 1992 som ligg til grunn for det brutale drapet. Men kva var det som skjedde den gongen som kan framprovosere drap så mange år seinare?
Dette er sjette boka om Odd Singsaker, men det er ikkje naudsynt å lese disse i rekkjefølgje då dei står svært godt på eigne bein. Spanande, underhaldande og fin sommarlesnad!
No, mange år seinare, blir ein av dei funne drepen i sin eigen heim, og nybakt far Odd Singsaker har med ett ein ny vanskeleg sak, til tross for at han har lova å ta pappaperm. Ein av dei mistenkte er forfattaren Anthon Bruun, som nyleg har hatt stor suksess med sin første krimbok, "Alle kan drepe". Etter eit avhør forsvinn plutseleg Bruun og mistanken vert styrka.
Jørgen Brekke har igjen skrive ei god historie som hoppar fram og tilbake i tid, og lesaren forstår raskt at det er hendingar tilbake fra sommaren 1992 som ligg til grunn for det brutale drapet. Men kva var det som skjedde den gongen som kan framprovosere drap så mange år seinare?
Dette er sjette boka om Odd Singsaker, men det er ikkje naudsynt å lese disse i rekkjefølgje då dei står svært godt på eigne bein. Spanande, underhaldande og fin sommarlesnad!
July 11, 2025
Интересна, но не ми е в топ 3. Най вече заради геройте и това,че трунно се запомнят имената. Другото е объркания сюжет. Понякога беше трудно да проследиш кога автора говори за миналото и кога е в настоящия период. Беше и доста мудна от към действие и сякаш криминолога нищо не свърши, а беше ключова фигура.
July 22, 2019
Lydbok. Norsk. Jørgen Brekkes nyeste om Odd Singsaker. Komplisert plot, men bra. Spennende og velskrevet.
Audio book. Norwegian. Jørgen Brekkes latest about Odd Singsaker. Complicated plot, but good. Well written and thrilling.
Audio book. Norwegian. Jørgen Brekkes latest about Odd Singsaker. Complicated plot, but good. Well written and thrilling.
October 14, 2019
Ikke min favorittbok i Singsaker-serien, men absolutt innafor. Mye lettere enn de siste bøkene, mer lun og tidvis humoristisk, men etter å ha slukt fem Kepler-bøker på ei drøy uke blir nok det meste lett kost i forhold.
April 6, 2018
Link til omtale på bloggen min:
http://bjornebok.bloggnorge.com/2018/...
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May 21, 2018
Quite ok.
January 20, 2019
En bok om manuiplasjon av andre for og se hvor langt man kan dytte dem! Handler om sjalusi og misunnelse!
July 8, 2018
Dette er en fin politi-krim, der livet må balanseres med arbeidet selv om man er typen som blir litt besatt av å finne løsninger. En fin og spennende krim.
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