Bookcentric reading challenge

February 2018

Nordic Noir

Nordic noir is associated with the Scandinavian region, with a gloomy and bleak mood, with a dark and grim look, and with strong characters and a compelling narrative. Over the last decade, Scandinavian crime fiction has dominated global bestseller lists. Renowned for its simple prose, dramatic plots, and social criticism, ‘Nordic Noir’ has emerged as a leading crime genre.