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3.52 AVERAGE
3.52 AVERAGE
A little better than book 1, but not my favorite so far. But I will definitely keep on going.
I'm reading Jo Nesbo's Harry Hole series in order so this is the second one I've read. I tend to judge a book or series like this by the connection I feel with the main character and I must admit I'm kinda liking Harry. While he's a bit of a superhero detective he's also got a touch of authenticity and grit about him which I like. I found the plot of this book fairly good to follow and didn't have to spend to much time trying to put two and two together. There was a steady crescendo to the climax and I found myself visualizing the story as it was unfolding like I was watching a movie. I'm looking forward to the next one.
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
informative
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I really enjoy his books. It is indeed different from the usual mainstream criminal stories. It is raw, powerful and exciting. 10/10 would recommend it.
I'm admittedly new to Harry Hole and this series, so I was able to start from the first book, and then move on to this, the second book. Most English readers were forced to start on the third book, because they were translated out of order for some reason...possibly because in the first two books Nesbo is still finding his rhythm.
Anyways, as of now, I have yet to get hooked by this series, tho I'm willing to give it a couple more tries. Cockroaches, is based in Bangkok, and I found it exciting that Harry Hole disliked Bangkok nearly as much as I did. It's always fun to read of a place that you've had the chance to visit. I also have yet to be successful in guessing the culprit, tho I felt like I was close on this one again. I'm looking forward to trying out the next book in the series.
“He who is destined for the gallows will not drown”
"He opened a can of hot beer he had taken from the plane and confirmed, to his pleasure, that Singh was not as bad as Norwegian beer. Now, the rest of the day seemed more bearable."
"'It's not a question of morality. If you're a target striker in a football team you'll always be in a semi-offside position. Rules are there to be bent.'
'And those who bend the rules furthest win?'
'When Maradona scored with his hand people accepted that as part of the game. Anything the ref doesn't see is fine.'"
"You shouldn't underestimate the streak of irrationality in human nature ... When you bang in a nail and hit your thumb, what do you throw at the wall? The hammer? Well, how does it feel to be a hammer?"
Anyways, as of now, I have yet to get hooked by this series, tho I'm willing to give it a couple more tries. Cockroaches, is based in Bangkok, and I found it exciting that Harry Hole disliked Bangkok nearly as much as I did. It's always fun to read of a place that you've had the chance to visit. I also have yet to be successful in guessing the culprit, tho I felt like I was close on this one again. I'm looking forward to trying out the next book in the series.
“He who is destined for the gallows will not drown”
"He opened a can of hot beer he had taken from the plane and confirmed, to his pleasure, that Singh was not as bad as Norwegian beer. Now, the rest of the day seemed more bearable."
"'It's not a question of morality. If you're a target striker in a football team you'll always be in a semi-offside position. Rules are there to be bent.'
'And those who bend the rules furthest win?'
'When Maradona scored with his hand people accepted that as part of the game. Anything the ref doesn't see is fine.'"
"You shouldn't underestimate the streak of irrationality in human nature ... When you bang in a nail and hit your thumb, what do you throw at the wall? The hammer? Well, how does it feel to be a hammer?"
Better than the first in the series, and an interesting gritty urban setting in Bangkok. But still a little too clever at the end.
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
7/10 και το 2ο βιβλίο της σειράς! Χαίρομαι που ξεκίνησα να τα διαβάζω με την σειρά που γράφτηκαν για να καταλαβαίνω την εξέλιξη του χαρακτήρα αλλά και αυτά που κουβαλεί από τις προηγούμενες περιπέτειες του. Και συνεχίζουμε...