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challenging
dark
informative
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Started out interesting but failed to maintain any momentum
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I've read a number of Nesbo's Harry Hole books, but this was the first non-Hole book that I've read, and it was actually a rather decent read.
It seems a man break out of prison to avenge the death of his father, who had died years before. In the process he implements a cunning plan to establish who exactly killed him all those years before. If you can suspend your disbelief, about certain areas of daftness in the book, you'll find it a good read.
My biggest grumbles focus on me not necessarily getting certain Norwegian "ideas" that don't necessarily make sense to me (for example police officers not being permitted to enter hostels for known drug users, which would have ended the story on page 100), and the fact that the son got his "stuff" together do dramatically that he pulled off a complicated plan.
If you can suspend your disbelief on these points. you'll do fine. It's a fun read. If you can't you might find yourself thinking "Grrr.... Come on really? You expect me to believe that?"
It seems a man break out of prison to avenge the death of his father, who had died years before. In the process he implements a cunning plan to establish who exactly killed him all those years before. If you can suspend your disbelief, about certain areas of daftness in the book, you'll find it a good read.
My biggest grumbles focus on me not necessarily getting certain Norwegian "ideas" that don't necessarily make sense to me (for example police officers not being permitted to enter hostels for known drug users, which would have ended the story on page 100), and the fact that the son got his "stuff" together do dramatically that he pulled off a complicated plan.
If you can suspend your disbelief on these points. you'll do fine. It's a fun read. If you can't you might find yourself thinking "Grrr.... Come on really? You expect me to believe that?"
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Whew! My first Nesbo. I don't have time to read a lot of mystery/thrillers, but this won't be my last Nesbo. A very complex story, well written and compelling and almost believable. Thanks, Cindee!
challenging
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes