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horrorandscience's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Gore, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual violence, Blood, and Murder
Moderate: Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Infidelity, and Death of parent
Minor: Homophobia, Suicide, Transphobia, Abortion, and War
admiralsmall's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
A really tight Crime novel. My first Jo Nesbo, they've constructed a likeable character in Harry Hole. It's not a four star book for me... because I really dislike the action sequences. Knowing as I do that this is a long running series... the threat of the main character doesn't feel particularly pressing and I worry that this character will shrug off trauma after trauma. It's a shame because the combination of compelling characters and tight plot makes this book pretty irresistable. Nesbo is a master at leading the reader to the conclusions he wants us to make and then pulling the rug out from underneath our feet.
I know that I will be reading more.
I know that I will be reading more.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Gore, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, and Murder