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A review by pineconek
The Snowman by Jo Nesbø
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
Trope-y, familiar, and incredibly satisfying Nordic thriller.
Every now and again, I crave a good serial killer story. I've watched over a dozen seasons of Criminal Minds twice, but I don't really watch tv anymore. I know good thrillers exist, especially when it comes to translated literature, and I'd heard great things about Nesbo.
Consider me a convert. This book filled the hole in my heart left by the Chestnut Man and the Millenium trilogy. There's a sophisticated and weird serial killer, an emotionally stunted detective with a complicated relationship with his ex and her child, a plucky sidekick, suspicious professionals, husbands who know that the husband is the lead suspect, irrelevant sideplots focusing on old grievances, and twists and turns aplenty.
Recommended if you're a fan of the good seasons of Criminal Minds, think that murder and snow pair well, and need another alcoholic disheveled brilliant detective in your life. 4 shiny stars.
Every now and again, I crave a good serial killer story. I've watched over a dozen seasons of Criminal Minds twice, but I don't really watch tv anymore. I know good thrillers exist, especially when it comes to translated literature, and I'd heard great things about Nesbo.
Consider me a convert. This book filled the hole in my heart left by the Chestnut Man and the Millenium trilogy. There's a sophisticated and weird serial killer, an emotionally stunted detective with a complicated relationship with his ex and her child, a plucky sidekick, suspicious professionals, husbands who know that the husband is the lead suspect, irrelevant sideplots focusing on old grievances, and twists and turns aplenty.
Recommended if you're a fan of the good seasons of Criminal Minds, think that murder and snow pair well, and need another alcoholic disheveled brilliant detective in your life. 4 shiny stars.