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Headhunters

Don Bartlett, Jo Nesbø
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Headhunters

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2011

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Don Bartlett, Jo Nesbø

Headhunters

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2011
Book Details
Pages

265

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Norway • 2000s

Publication Year

2011

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Headhunters by Don Bartlett and Jo Nesbø follows corporate recruiter Roger Brown, who leads a double life as an art thief. When he targets a potential candidate for robbery, he finds himself drawn into a dangerous and intricate plot that could expose his criminal activities and endanger his life.

Reviews & Readership

4.0

41,343 ratings

66%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Headhunters by Don Bartlett and Jo Nesbø is a gripping crime thriller that excels in pace and plot twists, keeping readers on edge. The character development is compelling, though some may find the narrative occasionally implausible. Nesbø's writing is sharp, and Bartlett's translation preserves the intensity. It’s a must-read for thriller enthusiasts but may require some suspension of disbelief.

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Who Should Read Headhunters?

Readers who enjoy fast-paced and suspenseful thrillers, similar to The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson or Jack Reacher novels by Lee Child, will be captivated by Don Bartlett and Jo Nesbø's Headhunters. The book's complex plot and dark humor appeal to those who appreciate Scandinavian crime fiction.

4.0

41,343 ratings

66%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

265

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Norway • 2000s

Publication Year

2011

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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