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(widely known in English as The Chestnut Man ) is a gripping Danish crime thriller that began as a debut novel by Søren Sveistrup , the creator of the acclaimed series The Killing . It has since been adapted into a popular Netflix series that stays very faithful to the original plot. Plot Overview

The story is set in a quiet suburb of during a blustery October. The peace is shattered when a young woman is found brutally murdered at a playground, with one of her hands missing. Hanging above her is a "chestnut man"—a small doll made from matchsticks and two chestnuts. L'uomo delle castagne

An ambitious young detective looking to move into the Cyber Crime unit. (widely known in English as The Chestnut Man

Reviewers often highlight its short chapters and simple writing style , which create a rapid, "devourable" pace despite the book's 500+ page length. The peace is shattered when a young woman