The Kingdom by Jo Nesbø

The Kingdom

Jo Nesbø with Robert Ferguson (Translator)

fiction crime mystery thriller dark mysterious reflective slow-paced

768 pages | first published 2020

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#1 New York Times best-selling author Jo Nesbø delivers an electrifying stand-alone novel about a dark family secret that tests the limits of brotherly love. In a rural village deep in the mountains, mechanic Roy leads a quiet, simple life, but wh...
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Summary of 463 reviews

Moods

dark 92%
mysterious 73%
tense 60%
sad 32%
emotional 23%
challenging 21%
adventurous 14%
reflective 9%
hopeful 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 42%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Character: 41% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 26%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 55% | No: 35% | Yes: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 69% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 89% | No: 5% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.62

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