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Sadistic ‘tooth fairy’ pulls teeth from prostitutes in a crime novel born from Reddit gossip

From Berlingske · () Danish

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  • Danish crime writer Katrine Engberg says her new novel, “The Tooth Fairy,” is based on a rumor she heard on Reddit.
  • The novel centers on gossip about a well-known Dane’s alleged sadistic tendencies toward prostitutes, and the review calls the book highly successful.

“This book is based on a rumor I heard.” That is how Katrine Engberg opens her new crime novel, “The Tooth Fairy.”

The book draws on persistent gossip from Reddit about a famous Dane’s alleged sadistic tendencies. The premise has already made it one of the year’s most debated books.

The source describes the idea as morally questionable, but gives the novel strong praise, calling it exceptionally good. The colorful gossip surrounding the book has not stopped either.

This book is based on a rumor I heard.

· Katrine EngbergThe opening line of her new crime novel, “The Tooth Fairy.”
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