The Kingdom by Jo Nesbø

The Kingdom

The Kingdom #1

Jo Nesbø

672 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller dark mysterious reflective slow-paced
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#1 New York Times best-selling author Jo Nesbø delivers an electrifying stand-alone novel about a dark family secret that tests the limits of brotherly love. In a rural village deep in the mountains, mechanic Roy leads a quiet, simple life, bu...

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Community Reviews Summary of 842 reviews

Moods

dark 94%
mysterious 70%
tense 64%
sad 33%
emotional 22%
challenging 19%
adventurous 14%
reflective 8%

Pace

medium 49%
slow 44%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Character: 43% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 40% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 29%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 54% | No: 35% | Yes: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 65% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.65

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