Here are few randomly picked citations from book reviews from Finnish newspapers.
“Remes’ crime novels take place in Hanko and his storytelling reminds that of Mankell’s and Nesser’s portrayal of a city. Characters are common, everyday people; problems and motives are well justified and human. Remes’ writing ability can be seen in small, quiet moments. He describes these in a way that is rare in Finnish crime novels. If you read five Finnish crime novels in a year, this should be one of them.” (Alueuutiset 2005)
“Remes builds or maybe paints his story with careful brush strokes. The story is like a photograph, which dominates the reader and his thoughts in good and in bad. Remes has wanted to write detailed visual text.
The main character Ruben Waara is an emphatic person who gets involved in exciting events by accident.” (Pohjalainen)
“Remes is a good addition to Finnish writers. Hopefully we can read more about Waara.” (Alueuutiset)
“This book illustrates various aspects of criminal life. Everything might happen also in real life. The story unfolds towards the end and finally the plot leads to the hands of the police.” (Västra Nyland)
“Remes’ book ‘Deathly souvenir’ is a mix of American style hard-boiled detective story and Finnish agony.” (Helsingin Sanomat)
“Well written criminal story. Matti Remes has established his position amongst the Finnish crime authors.” (Kouvolan Sanomat)
“Third crime novel of Matti Remes, ‘Deathly souvenir’, is a traditional crime fiction story at its bests – an entertaining and likeable book.” (Image 2005)
“Remes sustains the suspense all the way to the last page.” (Ilta-Sanomat)
“Matti Remes describes action well, he controls the events.” (Ilta-Sanomat)
“Fast action, speed and excitement.” (Yhteishyvä)
“Matti Remes’ books are captivating.” (Maaseudun Tulevaisuus)
“Remes writes with ease and the book is relaxing read.” (Suomen Kuvalehti)
