The killing handbook

Thanks for telling us about the problem. Return to Book Page. The Killing Handbook by Emma Kennedy ,. Sophie Grabol Foreword. If you've been experiencing an inexplicable longing for rain and long dark nights, and an overwhelming urge to pull on a slightly itchy looking jumper sweater then congratulations—you have Forbrydelsen Fever.

There's no need to panic. This is your chance to get inside the world of Sarah Lund: from the characters, the plot holes, and the politics to the language and dating the Danish way. So if you've ever wondered who cut the CCTV wire outside Lund's apartment in season one, why Morten went so far to protect Troels, where you can start your walking tour of Copenhagen from woods to warehouses and the County Hall, or even how you can knit your own Lund jumper—this is the book for you.

Written by a true superfan, this is a hilarious guide to everything you're going to need to pretend you are Danish, bone up on everything suspicious, and transform yourself into Sarah Lund herself. Get A Copy. Hardcover , pages. Published November 13th by Orion first published January 1st More Details Other Editions 5.

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Lists with This Book. This book is not yet featured on Listopia. Add this book to your favorite list ». Community Reviews. Showing Average rating 3. Rating details. More filters. Sort order. Start your review of The Killing Handbook. Emma Kennedy is a die-hard fan of one of the most iconic Danish crime dramas, the legendary "Forbrydelsen", a show that became a cornerstone for the emerging Nordic noir phenomenon.

Furthermore, th Emma Kennedy is a die-hard fan of one of the most iconic Danish crime dramas, the legendary "Forbrydelsen", a show that became a cornerstone for the emerging Nordic noir phenomenon. Furthermore, there is a synopsis of all three seasons' plotlines along with the introduction of the main characters with a short paragraph describing the peculiarities of each one, all written in a fine sarcastic style that made me laugh too many times. It should be noted that "Forbrydelsen" was one of the first Scandinavian TV shows to export in the U.

In Denmark. Emma Kennedy's book though is not limited to the reality of the series, but also contains chapters introducing the Danish way of life in a variety of diverse dimensions such as Politics, Dating, Interior Design and others. I found the chapters on the series' seasons more interesting and I could have skipped the other information, even though I suppose that it's ok to learn a thing or two more about the infamous Danish lifestyle. There is a kind of melancholia in her tone and she writes that she will never forger the shooting of the series and the intense, emotional charge of some of the scenes.

If you are a keen "Forbrydelsen" fan and a Nordic noir loyal follower, you should buy this little book and it is sure that you will be entertained and you won't regret it. Nov 13, Vivienne rated it really liked it Shelves: tv-tie-in , non-fiction , nordic-noir. As a huge fan of "Forbrydelsen" I pre-ordered this companion. It had a much lighter tone than I had expected though given the bleakness of the series it was nice to have a little humour from cast and others involved.

There are also a number of knitting patterns for those who wish to re-create the Sarah Lund look. It proved a fun book to dip into and it made me wish I was a knitter. Dec 04, Linn rated it really liked it.

Considering my obsession with all things "Forbrydelsen", there was no way I was not going to like this book. And it is very funny, great for finally understanding any plot holes you where wondering about, or as a guidebook in becoming Danish. It's a super light read, and a nice way to pass time between episodes.

But, it does also feel it might have been a little bit too quickly put together. There are unnecessary spelling mistakes, the Danish culture advises some times don't make sense and somet Considering my obsession with all things "Forbrydelsen", there was no way I was not going to like this book.

There are unnecessary spelling mistakes, the Danish culture advises some times don't make sense and sometimes are just wrong, but this probably only bugs me as a half-dane , and there are factual mistakes, but all in all it's fun and entertaining. Contains massive spoilers for the two first seasons though, so watch them first!

In fact watch them regardless of whether you want to read the book. They're that good. Tak og farvel View 2 comments. Feb 25, Iris rated it liked it. Think nicotine gum, fire hazards, farts, guns, and fish.

Warning: it's also full of spoilers for seasons one and two, so watch as much of the show as possible before you just can't resist digging in to this witty book. The Danish language lessons are Ionesco-esque in their bizarre humor. There are also painstaking knitting instructions for Sara Lund's sweaters, and even for knit dolls of Sara and Murderer. View 1 comment. Jan 08, Karen rated it it was amazing. An entertaining, humourous and informative guide to all things "Killing" and Danish.

Loved the way it was written and the fact that it even includes knitting patterns for a teeny Sarah Lund and a gun cozy! It manages to somewhat fill the aching void at the heart of my being now that season 3 is finished.

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