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368 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780345807151
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Crime / Black Lizard
Publication date: 11 February 2014
Description
When the Norwegian ambassador to Thailand is found dead in a Bangkok brothel, Inspector Harry Hole is dispatched from Oslo to help hush up the case.But once he arrives Harry discovers that this case is about much more than one random murder. There...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,787 reviews
Moods
dark 81%
tense 62%
adventurous 37%
challenging 15%
emotional 13%
sad 13%
reflective 5%
funny 4%
informative 4%
Pace
fast 23%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 61% | A mix: 32% | Character: 5%Strong character development?
No: 48% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 24% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 39% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 67% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 53% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Pedophilia, Alcoholism, Child abuseModerate
Murder, Death, Sexual assaultMinor
Homophobia, Addiction, Adult/minor relationship
368 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780345807151
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Crime / Black Lizard
Publication date: 11 February 2014
Description
When the Norwegian ambassador to Thailand is found dead in a Bangkok brothel, Inspector Harry Hole is dispatched from Oslo to help hush up the case.But once he arrives Harry discovers that this case is about much more than one random murder. There...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,787 reviews
Moods
dark 81%
tense 62%
adventurous 37%
challenging 15%
emotional 13%
sad 13%
reflective 5%
funny 4%
informative 4%
Pace
fast 23%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 61% | A mix: 32% | Character: 5%Strong character development?
No: 48% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 24% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 39% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 67% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 53% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Pedophilia, Alcoholism, Child abuseModerate
Murder, Death, Sexual assaultMinor
Homophobia, Addiction, Adult/minor relationship