437 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099556039
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 07 April 2022
Description
Detective Harry Hole arrives in a steaming hot Bangkok. The Norwegian ambassador has been found dead in a seedy motel room, and Harry has been sent to investigate. It's clear that the Ambassador's family are hiding some secrets of their own, but f...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,809 reviews
Moods
dark 78%
tense 63%
adventurous 35%
challenging 21%
emotional 14%
sad 14%
reflective 10%
funny 7%
informative 7%
Pace
fast 23%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 58% | A mix: 34% | Character: 6%Strong character development?
No: 44% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 34% | No: 34% | Yes: 31%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 67% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 13%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 47% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 21%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Alcoholism, Child abuse, PedophiliaModerate
Death, Murder, Animal crueltyMinor
Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Homophobia437 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099556039
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 07 April 2022
Description
Detective Harry Hole arrives in a steaming hot Bangkok. The Norwegian ambassador has been found dead in a seedy motel room, and Harry has been sent to investigate. It's clear that the Ambassador's family are hiding some secrets of their own, but f...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,809 reviews
Moods
dark 78%
tense 63%
adventurous 35%
challenging 21%
emotional 14%
sad 14%
reflective 10%
funny 7%
informative 7%
Pace
fast 23%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 58% | A mix: 34% | Character: 6%Strong character development?
No: 44% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 34% | No: 34% | Yes: 31%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 67% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 13%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 47% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 21%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Alcoholism, Child abuse, PedophiliaModerate
Death, Murder, Animal crueltyMinor
Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Homophobia