Review Title: Chilling and Captivating: A Dive into Dark Depths of Trust

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4/5)

Hey fellow book-lovers! I've just finished my re-read of "Sjuksköterskan: Fallet som skakade hela Skandinavien" by Kristian Corfixen and, boy, is it a ride.

Here's the deal - this book gets a solid four stars from me. Yes, it's a re-read, but that's only because I recently binged the Netflix show based on the same case and wanted to revisit Corfixen's original telling of it.

This chilling narrative revolves around nurse Christina Aistrup Hansen, accused of deliberately ending the lives of her patients. It's truly horrifying to think about the potential for such abuse in professions that are all about care and trust. It's like your worst nightmare, isn't it?

What's truly fascinating here is the character of Christina herself - how she managed to maintain a mask of charisma and professionalism, effectively silencing any potential whistleblowers for years. It's almost like a masterclass in manipulation and deception, only the subject matter makes it far from a thrilling study.

But let's take a moment to applaud Pernille, the brave soul who reported her suspicions, standing against the tide even when support seemed lacking from her workplace. Her courage is truly commendable.

Corfixen does an incredible job of reconstructing this complex and haunting case with intricate detail. It's part examination of a criminal case, part critique of the healthcare system and the often overlooked loopholes in it. That's what makes it such a compelling read.

"Sjuksköterskan" is a disturbing but necessary read. It raises important questions about trust, the healthcare system, and the potential for abuse within it. If you're a true crime enthusiast or even just someone fascinated by the darker aspects of human nature, I'd recommend giving this a go.

Have any of you read this or seen the Netflix show? I'm curious to know what you think about Christina's case and Pernille's courage. Let's chat in the comments!

This is the story of Christina Hansen, a Registered Nurse who worked at Nykobing Falster hospital in Denmark. She worked on an inpatient ward, M130, and later in the A&E unit and seemed to have the worst luck of any nurse in the building. Patients on her unit would drop dead or suddenly develop severe breathing problems causing their death, but only on her shift or the days she worked. On her days off, or when she left for the day, the patients improved. Ultimately another Registered Nurse came forward to report that she thought Christina was causing the deaths of these patients. This book is all about Nurse Christina and her patients and the crimes she was tried for and convicted of.

This was a really interesting book, because it was interesting to see the true crime details for a different country, but also the medical aspects of a different country as well. The author does a great job of telling the story without getting bogged down in details. Apparently in Denmark, a defendant's case is presented before 3 judges and a jury of 6, and they have to agree or be unanimous. Danish prison sounds more nice too, with curtains and refrigerators. On the medical side, patients have their own rooms in the hospital but everyone shares a common toilet. Crash carts aren't a thing there though: they have to get the emergency medications from a special box in the supply room or the defibrillator or whatever they need separately. Nurses even get a sleeping break in the middle of the shift. There's a lot we could learn from the Danish.

This was a great book and never got boring or tedious. I quite enjoyed it. I am giving it four stars .