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andrewspink's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This was the first book I had read by Jo Nesbø. It was in many ways a typical Scandinavian thriller. An obsessive, idiosyncratic detective as the central character. A number of red herrings and clever plot twists until the truth is finally removed. Heroic or evil male characters and weak females. Page-turning suspense. Rather more gruesome details than are necessary, but that could also have been worse.
The book is very long, just over 600 pages. It read very easily, so that wasn't such a problem, but nevertheless, it would probably have benefited from a bit more editing.
If you enjoy thrillers, you will like this book.
The book is very long, just over 600 pages. It read very easily, so that wasn't such a problem, but nevertheless, it would probably have benefited from a bit more editing.
If you enjoy thrillers, you will like this book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Torture and Murder
Minor: Rape
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