Reviews

The Devil's Star by Jo Nesbø

dani_thebookdragon's review against another edition

dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

kayls96's review against another edition

dark tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I found the book very difficult to get into, this may be because it is part of a series that I have not read. I decided to stop reading as I found it difficult to understand the main characters. It is well written and the plot is interesting so I’ve given it a 3. Maybe I’ll try to read the series from the beginning and give this book another go later. 

jimbowen0306's review against another edition

4.0

In a lot of detective fiction these days there are the “by the books types” and the (often alcoholic) “issues with authority” types. In this book, they are paired to solve what seem to be a random murder by their boss, when he’s short staffed, because of the holidays. As happened in Lethal Weapon, or 48 Hours, the 2 don’t like each other at the start of the book. Unlike those films, team work doesn’t… foster togetherness?

It’s a pretty decent read. Of course Nesbo’s alcoholic “authority issues” cop makes all the breakthroughs (why would he be there if he didn’t?), but it rattles along at a good lick, and makes you suspend your disbelief while you read it.

moniounik's review against another edition

challenging dark tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

ragnhild's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No

4.0

wvrs's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

tmind's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional hopeful mysterious sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

heptonius's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

A nice 5th entry in the Harry Hole series. Fast paced read, however, this time I found the crime plot twist a bit too soon for my taste. Still a great read nonetheless, since the story of this book plays a very important part in the character progression of Harry Hole.

jgnchwalinska's review against another edition

3.0

3.5/3.75 pierwsza połowa na słabe 3 gwiazdki, końcówka nadrobiła

juliabittorf's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0