A review by elbrown
Phantom by Jo Nesbø

dark mysterious sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

I’ve read a few of the Harry Hole mysteries and think this one may be my favorite. It’s as violent and dark as the others, but I felt more emotionally invested because in this story, Oleg, the child he helped raise, is in trouble - accused of murdering a drug dealer (who had been his close friend). As a result, the reader is as taut as anxious as Harry to learn who the killer really is.