464 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099590323
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 01 January 1998
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 2,225 reviews
Moods
dark 80%
tense 64%
adventurous 37%
challenging 15%
emotional 12%
sad 11%
reflective 7%
informative 6%
funny 4%
Pace
fast 21%
slow 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 61% | A mix: 32% | Character: 5%Strong character development?
No: 54% | It's complicated: 24% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 39% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 63% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 52% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Pedophilia, Murder, AlcoholismModerate
Death, Animal cruelty, Animal deathMinor
Homophobia, Addiction, Adult/minor relationship464 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099590323
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 01 January 1998
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 2,225 reviews
Moods
dark 80%
tense 64%
adventurous 37%
challenging 15%
emotional 12%
sad 11%
reflective 7%
informative 6%
funny 4%
Pace
fast 21%
slow 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 61% | A mix: 32% | Character: 5%Strong character development?
No: 54% | It's complicated: 24% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 39% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 63% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 52% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Pedophilia, Murder, AlcoholismModerate
Death, Animal cruelty, Animal deathMinor
Homophobia, Addiction, Adult/minor relationship