A review by robertd1981
The Bat by Jo Nesbø

mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

I found the book to be a bit slow moving for my liking. It's number one in a series of 'Harry Hole,' books - it might work better as a prequel as it tells a lot of Harry's backstory and accounts for his character and career choices. The ending was pacy.