A review by emlo
The Assistant by K.O. Dahl

adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

I have never read any books by this Author but definitely will now. This was a tense, brooding thriller, spread across 2 timelines in the inter-war period in Norway. The main focus was on the intertwining lives of several main characters. As the story progresses, you find out how their actions, both past and present, impact on each other. Each of the characters is flawed, but still well rounded, so I felt invested in their lives.