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3.52 AVERAGE
3.52 AVERAGE
slow-paced
"Cucarachas" de Jo Nesbo es un intrigante thriller que sigue al inspector de policía Harry Hole mientras se enfrenta a un caso complejo y peligroso en Bangkok. La trama se desenvuelve con giros inesperados y revelaciones, sumergiendo a los lectores en un mundo de corrupción, crimen y conspiración.
Nesbo teje hábilmente una narrativa llena de suspense, utilizando la ciudad de Bangkok como telón de fondo para explorar no solo el misterio central, sino también las complejidades culturales y sociales. A medida que Hole se sumerge en las capas de la investigación, los lectores son llevados en un viaje emocionante lleno de suspenso y desafíos.
El personaje de Harry Hole se presenta como un detective intrépido con sus propios demonios personales, lo que añade profundidad y complejidad a la historia. La ambientación detallada y la escritura envolvente de Nesbo contribuyen a crear una experiencia absorbente para aquellos que disfrutan de los thrillers policíacos.
En resumen, "Cucarachas" es una obra que combina el suspenso policial con un trasfondo cultural fascinante, ofreciendo a los lectores una lectura emocionante y llena de intriga.
Nesbo teje hábilmente una narrativa llena de suspense, utilizando la ciudad de Bangkok como telón de fondo para explorar no solo el misterio central, sino también las complejidades culturales y sociales. A medida que Hole se sumerge en las capas de la investigación, los lectores son llevados en un viaje emocionante lleno de suspenso y desafíos.
El personaje de Harry Hole se presenta como un detective intrépido con sus propios demonios personales, lo que añade profundidad y complejidad a la historia. La ambientación detallada y la escritura envolvente de Nesbo contribuyen a crear una experiencia absorbente para aquellos que disfrutan de los thrillers policíacos.
En resumen, "Cucarachas" es una obra que combina el suspenso policial con un trasfondo cultural fascinante, ofreciendo a los lectores una lectura emocionante y llena de intriga.
Digital audiobook performed by John Lee
Book two in the popular Norwegian mystery series, has Inspector Harry Hole traveling to Bangkok to “help” investigate the murder of Norway’s Ambassador to Thailand, who was found stabbed in a brothel. Harry seems an unlikely choice for such a political sensitive assignment. He’s an alcoholic and a barely functioning one at that. But he takes the long flight as an opportunity to dry out (at least temporarily) and get his brain engaged once again.
I started reading this series with The Snowman and then decided I needed to go back to book one and start at the beginning. Nesbø crafts a complicated plot with many twists and turns and enough suspects, and side plots, to distract the most dedicated detective – and reader.
Harry is really growing on me. He’s flawed, of course, but I like the way he thinks and figures out the mystery. I also like how Nesbø explores Harry’s personal demons and struggle with drink. It’s not an easy thing to overcome and while he doesn’t dwell on it, the author doesn’t sugarcoat it either. I really liked Liz Crumley, who is an inspector in the Bangkok Homicide division, and would love to see more of her in the series.
I’ve been to Bangkok several times, and while my travels avoided the seedier areas of town that Harry must navigate as he looks into the case, I can say that Nesbø’s writing definitely evoked the sights, sounds, smells and flavors of that city for me. That steamy heat! The incessant cacophony of traffic! The relief of entering an air-conditioned building and enjoying an ice-cold beverage!
I did find myself cringing quite a bit at the more violent scenes. So, if you are bothered by such graphic depictions this is probably not the series for you.
John Lee does a great job of narrating. He sets a good pace, and his diction is easily understood even when listened to at double speed.
Book two in the popular Norwegian mystery series, has Inspector Harry Hole traveling to Bangkok to “help” investigate the murder of Norway’s Ambassador to Thailand, who was found stabbed in a brothel. Harry seems an unlikely choice for such a political sensitive assignment. He’s an alcoholic and a barely functioning one at that. But he takes the long flight as an opportunity to dry out (at least temporarily) and get his brain engaged once again.
I started reading this series with The Snowman and then decided I needed to go back to book one and start at the beginning. Nesbø crafts a complicated plot with many twists and turns and enough suspects, and side plots, to distract the most dedicated detective – and reader.
Harry is really growing on me. He’s flawed, of course, but I like the way he thinks and figures out the mystery. I also like how Nesbø explores Harry’s personal demons and struggle with drink. It’s not an easy thing to overcome and while he doesn’t dwell on it, the author doesn’t sugarcoat it either. I really liked Liz Crumley, who is an inspector in the Bangkok Homicide division, and would love to see more of her in the series.
I’ve been to Bangkok several times, and while my travels avoided the seedier areas of town that Harry must navigate as he looks into the case, I can say that Nesbø’s writing definitely evoked the sights, sounds, smells and flavors of that city for me. That steamy heat! The incessant cacophony of traffic! The relief of entering an air-conditioned building and enjoying an ice-cold beverage!
I did find myself cringing quite a bit at the more violent scenes. So, if you are bothered by such graphic depictions this is probably not the series for you.
John Lee does a great job of narrating. He sets a good pace, and his diction is easily understood even when listened to at double speed.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
WOW. As always, it is very hard to give a review for any of Jo's books for fear of spoilers. Thailand, murder and twists and turns abound. In a nutshell - awesome.
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Thailand should be beachy and fun and light but when Harry Hole is around, things get dark - I guess the name of the book gives a pretty big clue. Harry is called to Thailand to investigate the death of the Norwegian ambassador to Thailand - he was found in a seedy motel brothel with a knife in his back. Little does Harry know, the powers that be in Norway don't really want a proper investigation. They hope that Harry will muck things up and the case will just fade away. However, Harry is stubborn and he won't give up until he has found who is responsible for the death. When he meets the widow and 17 year old daughter of the ambassador, he realises that everything is not what it seems. He partners with local Thai police and forms an interesting working relationship with them. I'm enjoying getting to know Harry, even with all his flaws.
dark
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated