A review by susysstories
The Bat by Jo Nesbø

dark mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

My first Jo Nesbo and I'm off to a good start. Different from other thrillers I've read, this one is more slow paced. There's time to get to know Harry, things he went through that brought him to this point in his life. There's time to get to know a little about Australia and its original inhabitants, their culture and they're lives now. Along the way the pace picks up slowly, we get some unexpected twists and turns, and a, for me at least, unexpected murderer.

Characters 8
Atmosphere 8
Writing Style 8
Premise 7
Execution/Plot 7
Execution/Pace 7
Execution/Setup 8
Enjoyment/Engrossment 8