The Hypnotist by Lars Kepler

The Hypnotist

Joona Linna #1

Lars Kepler with Ann Long (Translator)

503 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Description

A gruesome triple homicide. There’s only one surviving witness—the boy whose family was killed before his eyes... and he can’t remember what happened. The police are desperate for information. Detective Joona Linna enlists the help of hypnotist Er...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,266 reviews

Moods

dark 91%
mysterious 80%
tense 74%
adventurous 27%
emotional 21%
challenging 19%
sad 18%
reflective 4%
funny 1%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 28%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 50% | A mix: 45% | Character: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 36% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 28%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | No: 32% | Yes: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 62% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.54

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