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The Devil's Star (Harry Hole, #5)

Jo Nesbø
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The Devil's Star (Harry Hole, #5)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2006

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Jo Nesbø

The Devil's Star (Harry Hole, #5)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2006
Book Details
Pages

528

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Oslo, Norway • Contemporary

Publication Year

2006

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Devil's Star by Jo Nesbø follows detective Harry Hole as he investigates a series of murders in Oslo, all connected by a mysterious star-shaped diamond. While battling personal issues, Harry uncovers a complex web of clues, misleading trails, and hidden motives in a race against time to stop the killer.

Reviews & Readership

4.2

80,868 ratings

79%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Jo Nesbø's The Devil's Star is praised for its compelling plot, complex characters, and intricate details within the crime genre. Critics appreciate its suspense and Nesbø's skillful storytelling. However, some note that the pacing can be slow and the intricate details occasionally overwhelming. Overall, it delivers a strong, satisfying read for fans of Nordic noir.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Devil's Star (Harry Hole, #5)?

A reader who enjoys The Devil's Star by Jo Nesbø is likely a fan of dark, intricately plotted crime thrillers with complex characters. Comparable to Stieg Larsson’s The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and Henning Mankell’s Faceless Killers, this novel caters to those who appreciate Scandinavian noir and psychological depth.

4.2

80,868 ratings

79%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

528

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Oslo, Norway • Contemporary

Publication Year

2006

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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