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discochicken's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
hillmeister's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
pineconek's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
Trope-y, familiar, and incredibly satisfying Nordic thriller.
Every now and again, I crave a good serial killer story. I've watched over a dozen seasons of Criminal Minds twice, but I don't really watch tv anymore. I know good thrillers exist, especially when it comes to translated literature, and I'd heard great things about Nesbo.
Consider me a convert. This book filled the hole in my heart left by the Chestnut Man and the Millenium trilogy. There's a sophisticated and weird serial killer, an emotionally stunted detective with a complicated relationship with his ex and her child, a plucky sidekick, suspicious professionals, husbands who know that the husband is the lead suspect, irrelevant sideplots focusing on old grievances, and twists and turns aplenty.
Recommended if you're a fan of the good seasons of Criminal Minds, think that murder and snow pair well, and need another alcoholic disheveled brilliant detective in your life. 4 shiny stars.
Every now and again, I crave a good serial killer story. I've watched over a dozen seasons of Criminal Minds twice, but I don't really watch tv anymore. I know good thrillers exist, especially when it comes to translated literature, and I'd heard great things about Nesbo.
Consider me a convert. This book filled the hole in my heart left by the Chestnut Man and the Millenium trilogy. There's a sophisticated and weird serial killer, an emotionally stunted detective with a complicated relationship with his ex and her child, a plucky sidekick, suspicious professionals, husbands who know that the husband is the lead suspect, irrelevant sideplots focusing on old grievances, and twists and turns aplenty.
Recommended if you're a fan of the good seasons of Criminal Minds, think that murder and snow pair well, and need another alcoholic disheveled brilliant detective in your life. 4 shiny stars.
devilscherry's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
ineslille's review
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
elizmarshall's review against another edition
entering a reading slump i fear and this loan was almost up at the library. hoping to get back to it at some point when i’m in the mood for a thriller.
lilykbond's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
3.5
Fun, gripping, serial killer story. The main characters name is HARRY HOLE though which is insane. Scandi Noir might be my new thing.
sinimini's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
edenfaulkner's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25