Phantom (Harry Hole, #9)
Phantom (Harry Hole, #9)
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2012
Book Brief
Beta378
Novel • Fiction
Oslo, Norway • Contemporary
2012
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Phantom by Jo Nesbø, translated by Don Bartlett, follows former detective Harry Hole as he returns to Oslo to save an estranged loved one caught in a dangerous web involving drugs and crime. As Harry investigates, he faces personal demons and confronts Oslo's underworld. This novel is part of Nesbø's acclaimed Harry Hole series.
Reviews & Readership
56,325 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
Review Roundup
Phantom by Don Bartlett and Jo Nesbø receives praise for its intricate plot and strong character development, particularly of the protagonist, Harry Hole. Readers appreciate the suspense and dark atmosphere but note the complexity might confuse some. While the pacing keeps readers engaged, a few find the ending somewhat abrupt. Overall, a gripping thriller.
Who Should Read Phantom (Harry Hole, #9)?
A reader who would enjoy Phantom by Don Bartlett and Jo Nesbø likely appreciates dark, gritty crime thrillers with complex characters and intricate plots. Fans of Stieg Larsson’s The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and Michael Connelly’s The Lincoln Lawyer series will find this novel compelling due to its intense suspense and procedural detail.
56,325 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
378
Novel • Fiction
Oslo, Norway • Contemporary
2012
Adult
18+ years
We’re just getting started
Add this title to our list of requested Study Guides!