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Macbeth

Jo Nesbø
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Macbeth

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2018

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Jo Nesbø

Macbeth

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2018
Book Details
Pages

464

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Scotland • 1970s

Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

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.

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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.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Macbeth?

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.

Book Details
Pages

464

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Scotland • 1970s

Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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