A review by the_nightmare_reader
Νέμεσις by Jo Nesbø

dark mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

  I think this is my favourite Nesbo book so far. I might exclude the Bat from that because I read it very early in life, etc.
  It had a better payoff than Redbreast even though that one had a bit more interesting plot at the beginning and middle of the book but I didn’t like the ending. Whereas this book had an interesting journey and a satisfying destination. 
  It felt more grounded because it mostly took place in the present time but it still had different POVs that gave the story an even bigger story and different structure. I loved the moments when Nesbo would give us a glimpse of what will happen in the future. It showcased the millions of connections there are in the world and how you could be holding, experiencing or be surrounded by something significant and not know it. 
  I loved that in the previous book he introduced a villain that keeps playing a role and we are the only ones who knew. It shows the corruption that can happen in the police force and that you won’t catch a criminal right away. The main plots of his books usually have a long history/backstory and it’s like we are seeing that backstory happen in real time and are eagerly waiting for Harry to figure it out and bring justice.
It gave me the excitement to continue with the series that I didn’t have before because all  I want is to see the motherfucker called Tom behind bars for all his crimes and especially for Helen’s murder.
  The ending was both satisfying because I guessed some things and some I didn’t. It left me with a heartwarming feeling after the pre-last chapter
with the found family celebrating, finding love and Harry being with his blood family and new family.
  And then the last chapter fires that excitement again by indicating that Harry continues to look into Helen’s murder and is finding more clues. 
  Beate (Μπέτε) is a new favourite character. She is fun and interesting and smart and I love the relationship she has with Harry where she is his partner who he is already protective over especially after Helen’s death but he also seems to treat her as his little sister in the way that he cares for her and gives her advice.
The scene where the killer was holding the gun to her head was so tense, not because I thought he’d actually kill her but for Harry’s emotional reaction to the mere thought of anything bad happening to Beate.
  I’m picking up The Devil’s Star right away and hope to get further in Helen’s case and I’m now even more invested in Harry’s character and life. I’m so happy that he has found some happiness and love but it makes me scared that it’s gonna go away. Hoping for only good things for him lol.