Macbeth
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2018
464
Novel • Fiction
Scotland • 1970s
2018
Adult
18+ years
Jo Nesbø’s Macbeth reimagines Shakespeare’s classic tragedy in a gritty, dysfunctional urban setting. The tale follows a police officer's rise to power amid corruption and moral decay, highlighting themes of ambition, betrayal, and guilt.
Jo Nesbø's Macbeth is praised for its dark, gripping narrative and inventive take on Shakespeare's classic. The atmosphere is intensely moody, and Nesbø's prose is compelling. Critics note, however, that the complex plot can be convoluted, and some characters lack depth. Overall, it offers a thrilling, albeit occasionally confusing, retelling.
Readers who enjoy dark, psychological thrillers, and complex characters would be drawn to Jo Nesbø's Macbeth. It's ideal for fans of gritty crime novels like Stieg Larsson's The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo or Tana French's In the Woods. This modern take on Shakespeare's tragedy combines noir elements with intense suspense.
464
Novel • Fiction
Scotland • 1970s
2018
Adult
18+ years
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