![]() ![]() It is the slowest and therefore, the weakest of the trilogy in terms of the discovery of clues, there is barely anything for Verhoeven to go with, and robs Camille of its chance to be a furious page-turner. ![]() ![]() Even though it begins in true Lemaitre style, head first into the action with the armed heist and Anna’s unfortunate injuries, the pace of the detective novel doesn’t quite find its groove. But, despite his best efforts, Camille is a trifle disappointing. It is quite remarkable how he has transported the very French aesthetic of the books into the English-speaking world, with humour and without missing a beat. Now that the final instalment of the trilogy has been published, it is essential to acknowledge Frank Wynn’s excellent translation of the series. ![]()
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