⭑⭑⭑⭑ It's been a while since I indulged in Nordic noir and The Tenant proved a great refresher to a genre I very much enjoy. Cops Jeppe Kørner and Anette Werner investigate the murder of a woman in her apartment which may not be as simple and straightforward as previously thought. There are plenty of twists and turns with good dialog and intriguing developments. I don't know how old Jeppe is but he comes across as an old soul who has endured much hardship. Still troubled by his wife leaving him, he juggles his personal issues as well as those imposed by this widening investigation rather well. Anette is, simply put, a little bulldog with great focus and determination. She balances Jeppe out well, much like an old married couple who work in tandem to keep everything afloat.
What is it that makes Scandi noir so delicious? Is it the exotic foreign names or the lack of vaguely duplicitous beating around the bush you would get in, say, England or the States? It may be a combination of elements both cosy and cruel that make it feel atmospheric and unique. Whatever the reason I enjoyed this opener to a new series and happily anticipate follow-on books.
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