The Missing File
The Missing File is a work by Dror Mishani. It is recorded as a prize-related title from 2013, and the available bibliographic sources were checked for standalone book identifiers.
Work Information
The Missing File was checked as an award-listed work by Dror Mishani.
The Missing File is a work by Dror Mishani. It is recorded as a prize-related title from 2013, and the available bibliographic sources were checked for standalone book identifiers.
Review Summaries
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Bibliographic records and award listings confirm the work in a prize context. For readers, its genre position and award history provide clear points of entry.
Book Information
- Publisher
- Harper Perennial
- Published
- 2014-03-18
- Pages
- 304 pages
- Language
- 英語
- ISBN-13
- 9781443412414
- ISBN-10
- 1443412414
- Category
- 洋書/Literature & Fiction/Contemporary
The first in a fresh new literary crime series featuring Israeli detective Avraham Avraham-an international sensation and finalist for the CWA International Dagger Award Sixteen-year-old Ofer left his home in the suburbs of Tel Aviv for school one morning and disappeared without a trace. Police detective Avraham Avraham takes on the case, a seemingly routine investigation that soon spins out of control, taking over his life. It seems that the more he finds out about the boy and his background, the further he gets from the truth. Ofer's older neighbour and schoolteacher Zeev Avni has some information but gradually becomes one of the main suspects. Will the neighbour's strange story save the investigation before it's too late? Told from the perspectives of both men, The Missing File is an adept and suspenseful mystery and a rare Israeli crime novel. D. A. Mishani portrays an outstanding picture of suburban life and tensions in Israel. He has created in Avraham Avraham an unforgettable character, both extraordinary in his work but common in his abilities. The Missing File is a true page-turner whose unexpected resolution forces readers to question all they have taken for granted about innocence, guilt and the ways in which truth evades us.
D. A. Mishani is a literary scholar specializing in the history of detective literature. His first novel, The Missing File , was the inaugural book in his literary crime series featuring the police inspector Avraham Avraham.
Reviews
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A Fine Read
This is a mystery novel with a lot of layers, slow paced yet engaging, detailed and evocative characterization, with a very interesting protagonist.
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A stunning mysterious detective novel
Amongst the best detective novels I have ever read. You get hooked from the beginning to the end and the sequel only gets better. Congratulations Mr Mishani! I would recommend it to people who enjoy detective novels from around the world whether it be Arnaldur Indridasson, Adrian McKinty, William McIlvanney or Stuart Neville.
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Great detective novel
Easy to read even for a Frenchman. The pace is little slow, but it suits the gentle character of the inspector. A very human storyline compared to the standard detective stories.
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Love it!
I read ‘three’ first and was really intrigued and taken by the way this author writes and constructs his stories. Just finished this one & absolutely love it!
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off beat gripping
I was held by this story - and admired the subtle ending. I'll by this author, and get a clearer sense of his talent.