The Hypnotist by Lars Kepler

The Hypnotist

Joona Linna #1

Lars Kepler

528 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller dark mysterious tense medium-paced
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Tumba, Sweden. A triple homicide, all the victims from the same family, captivates Detective Inspector Joona Linna, who demands to investigate the grisly murders against the wishes of the national police. The killer is at large and it appears that...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,443 reviews

Moods

dark 88%
mysterious 79%
tense 75%
emotional 27%
adventurous 23%
challenging 19%
sad 19%
reflective 4%
hopeful 1%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 26%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Plot: 45% | Character: 7% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 39% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 30% | Yes: 24% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 56% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 54% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

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