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whisperwind's review against another edition
4.0
every time i read Jo Nesbø's books i have feeling that there is something missing, but i definitely will find THAT some missing emotions in NEXT book..so i am keep searching for perfect book of Jo
heidihakedal's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
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
5.0
spikeanderson1's review against another edition
3.0
solid. His writing is cocky, but it fits the genre and the pace.
mikelchartier's review
3.0
Unbelievably unrealistic, and the big twist at the end was less of a twist and more of an obscured sleight of the author's hand. I found that, while I did enjoy that the protagonist wasn't the most likable character in literature, it took away from any sense of empathy on the part of the reader.
That said, it read very smoothly and was a good way kill a rainy day.
That said, it read very smoothly and was a good way kill a rainy day.
jacki_f's review against another edition
3.0
Roger Brown is Norway's top executive recruiter, who places candidates in the most prestigious jobs and earns a substantial commission in the process. However for Roger this income isn't enough, so he's also involved in art theft on the side - using his job interviews as an opportunity to find out if candidates have anything worth stealing.
When he meets Clas Greve, the perfect candidate for CEO of a GPS technologies company, he is delighted at the opportunity to get one over his competitors. When he discovers that Greve is also the owner of an incredibly valuable painting, it seems almost too good to be true. And indeed, he will swiftly learn that for once, he has well and truly met his match.
This is a VERY fast paced thriller (the synopsis above covers only about the first quarter of the book), which is highly readable but also almost cartoon-like in both its pace and its total absence of credibility. There's nothing even remotely believable here, but if you're happy to suspend belief, at least you won't be bored and I can guarantee that you won't see all the twists coming. Ultimately it was all a bit too silly and forgettable for my taste, but it's a perfect airplane novel.
When he meets Clas Greve, the perfect candidate for CEO of a GPS technologies company, he is delighted at the opportunity to get one over his competitors. When he discovers that Greve is also the owner of an incredibly valuable painting, it seems almost too good to be true. And indeed, he will swiftly learn that for once, he has well and truly met his match.
This is a VERY fast paced thriller (the synopsis above covers only about the first quarter of the book), which is highly readable but also almost cartoon-like in both its pace and its total absence of credibility. There's nothing even remotely believable here, but if you're happy to suspend belief, at least you won't be bored and I can guarantee that you won't see all the twists coming. Ultimately it was all a bit too silly and forgettable for my taste, but it's a perfect airplane novel.
cynfinit's review against another edition
4.0
I loved the twists and turns of this book. There were some scenes toward the end that remain hard to stomach, but I get why they were included.
littletaiko's review against another edition
2.0
Such a disappointing book - I had heard such good things about Nesbo that I was eager to finally read one of his books. Apparently I would have been better off reading one of his series books instead of this standalone. While there are absolutely no characters that are remotely likeable, that isn't my problem with the book. The plot is contrived, the reactions over the top, and the twists too ridiculous.
elvsg's review against another edition
dark
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
4.0