The Bat by Jo Nesbø

304 pages first pub 1997 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller dark mysterious slow-paced

Description

 Harry is out of his depth. Detective Harry Hole is meant to keep out of trouble. A young Norwegian girl taking a gap year in Sydney has been murdered, and Harry has been sent to Australia to assist in any way he can. He’s not supposed to get too ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,112 reviews

Moods

mysterious 80%
dark 73%
tense 56%
adventurous 33%
sad 17%
emotional 16%
challenging 10%
informative 7%
reflective 6%
funny 5%
hopeful 1%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 34%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Plot: 38% | Character: 13% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 52% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 44% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 19%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 12% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 12%

Average rating

3.24

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