The Hypnotist (Joona Linna, #1)
The Hypnotist (Joona Linna, #1)
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2011
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Sweden • 2010s
2011
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Hypnotist, authored by Lars Kepler (the pen name for spouses Alexander Ahndoril and Alexandra Coelho Ahndoril), follows psychologist Erik Maria Bark, who reluctantly uses hypnosis on a traumatized boy to solve a brutal crime. This thriller combines psychological depth with intense suspense as Bark's personal and professional worlds intertwine.
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Review Roundup
The Hypnotist by Ann Long and Lars Kepler delivers a gripping and dark psychological thriller, praised for its fast-paced, suspenseful narrative and intricate plot. However, some readers find the characters lacking depth and the graphic violence unsettling. Despite these flaws, the novel captivates with its compelling twists and intense emotional pull.
Who Should Read The Hypnotist (Joona Linna, #1)?
Readers who relish fast-paced, psychological thrillers and complex characters will enjoy The Hypnotist by Ann Long and Lars Kepler. Fans of Stieg Larsson’s The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo or Jo Nesbø’s The Snowman will find this novel equally gripping and intense. Prepare for dark twists and a chilling narrative.
73,078 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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Novel • Fiction
Sweden • 2010s
2011
Adult
18+ years
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