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juliabittorf's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
displacedheel's review against another edition
3.0
I like Harry Hole. I think we learn a lot more about him in this book. Having said that, this book was unsatisfying. Definitely not my favorite of the series, but still, a great series.
texasrambler's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
debnielsen's review against another edition
4.0
Not my usual type of read. Interesting, twisty, unexpected plot. Definitely not a cosy mystery, more along the lines of Bosch or Martin Walker.
Harry Hole is an interesting character. Well written. Will likely try another one before 100% decided if liked or not.
Harry Hole is an interesting character. Well written. Will likely try another one before 100% decided if liked or not.
yerggggggg's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
singerm22's review against another edition
3.0
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Certainly not one of the best Harry Hole novels. Hole’s emotionally-stunted, grunting machismo has gone pretty stale. Also did not like Nesbo’s gratuitous tangents explaining concepts about physics or economics that totally break from the narrative and only serve to show how smart the author is, sprinkled in with some misogynistic riffs. All that notwithstanding, enjoyed the big twist at the end and it remained an engaging page turner.thodana's review against another edition
3.0
Harry Hole, the gruff and cantankerous, murder solving detective is back. We have a multi layered story (sometimes with a bit too many coincidences) with murder, betrayal, redemption, and discovery. It was a very good addition, but there were sections that did feel a bit drawn out and maybe 1 or 2 many twists and turns. Overall, it is still a solid work by Jo Nesbo. If you like a good detective/mystery that has twists and turns, then the latest Harry Hole does not disappoint.
uniquelydarcy's review against another edition
4.0
Another good book by Nesbo. His stories are compelling and have lots of twists and turns. This one had a lot of red herrings, but I still enjoyed it.
kne's review against another edition
3.0
I am always excited for a new Harry Hole book, but I just don't know if this one was my favorite. It's not that it wasn't good, it's just that from the discovery of the murder victim at the beginning to the big reveal of the murderer at the end, I just couldn't wrap my head around these major events in the world of Hole. Utterly shocking. I am more curious than usual to see where he goes from here, because wow.
The fine print: received ARC from Edelweiss.
The fine print: received ARC from Edelweiss.
bodhiayala's review against another edition
5.0
I love Jo Nesbo's writing! His little nuggets about life!! This story had so many plot twists!! One of the best Harry Hole stories yet!! Harry is so clever and I feel as if I know him! such a great book!