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3.52 AVERAGE
3.52 AVERAGE
First a clarification: While the translation is marketed as 'an early Harry Hole case' Cockroaches is the second Hole novel by Mr Nesbo.
Second the answer to: Is it worth going backwards through time to read this one?
Yes indeed.
Sent to Thailand in the hopes of being too drunk to solve a murder too sensitive to be solved, Harry finds himself drunk sweating and out of his depth in Bangkok. The novel balances Harry's personal life, own demons and the murder mystery well. Focusing mostly on the action and intrigue (and some the most intense violence read by this reader for a while) with just enough contact with 'Sis' and Harry's father to tug at heart strings and drive Harry onward.
My only beef is that the epilogue is a little light - with so much carnage in this story one wants a little more loose end tying and (at far as I can recall) Redbreast does not confront these at all (aside from searing criticisms from various colleagues which is a common feature of Hole novels)
In short, while many may be worried that Cockroaches won't sit well with them after being further through the series, Harry's trip to Thailand has an almost episodic feel to that prevents discombobulation from the timeline jumping. Also unlike some of the more dry Hole plots, Cockroaches mixes business with pleasure and mayhem in perfect balance.
Recommended.
Second the answer to: Is it worth going backwards through time to read this one?
Yes indeed.
Sent to Thailand in the hopes of being too drunk to solve a murder too sensitive to be solved, Harry finds himself drunk sweating and out of his depth in Bangkok. The novel balances Harry's personal life, own demons and the murder mystery well. Focusing mostly on the action and intrigue (and some the most intense violence read by this reader for a while) with just enough contact with 'Sis' and Harry's father to tug at heart strings and drive Harry onward.
My only beef is that the epilogue is a little light - with so much carnage in this story one wants a little more loose end tying and (at far as I can recall) Redbreast does not confront these at all (aside from searing criticisms from various colleagues which is a common feature of Hole novels)
In short, while many may be worried that Cockroaches won't sit well with them after being further through the series, Harry's trip to Thailand has an almost episodic feel to that prevents discombobulation from the timeline jumping. Also unlike some of the more dry Hole plots, Cockroaches mixes business with pleasure and mayhem in perfect balance.
Recommended.
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Chronologicznie druga powieść o Harrym Hole jest w Polsce wydawana jako ostatnia.
Wydarzenia w niej opisane mają miejsce w Bangkoku. Harry musi wyjaśnić tajemnicę zabójstwa norweskiego konsula.
Z biegiem czasu okazuje się, że wyjaśnienie nie jest dla nikogo aż tak bardzo istotne, co oczywiście powoduje, że Harry - bardziej samotny niż w którejkolwiek z późniejszych części cyklu - uprze się, aby zagadkę rozwiązać.
Co przyniesie szereg rozmaitych, nie zawsze przyjemnych, zdarzeń.
Warto, ale raczej jako ciekawostkę, to co najlepsze jest w dalszych częściach cyklu.
Wydarzenia w niej opisane mają miejsce w Bangkoku. Harry musi wyjaśnić tajemnicę zabójstwa norweskiego konsula.
Z biegiem czasu okazuje się, że wyjaśnienie nie jest dla nikogo aż tak bardzo istotne, co oczywiście powoduje, że Harry - bardziej samotny niż w którejkolwiek z późniejszych części cyklu - uprze się, aby zagadkę rozwiązać.
Co przyniesie szereg rozmaitych, nie zawsze przyjemnych, zdarzeń.
Warto, ale raczej jako ciekawostkę, to co najlepsze jest w dalszych częściach cyklu.
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Пак заглавието няма почти нищо общо с развитието в романа. Наистина се надявам първите два са най-слабите от поредицата и оттам нататък да тръгва все нагоре, защото ако всички са като първите два няма да издържа до края. Много хаотично и разбъркано, почти не мога да схвана кой кой е и за какво се бори.
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
My favorite part of this book is when the Thai police officer says he can email recordings and Harry is like... All this newfangled technology....
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced