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The Thirst (Harry Hole, #11)

Jo Nesbø
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The Thirst (Harry Hole, #11)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2017

Book Brief

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Jo Nesbø

The Thirst (Harry Hole, #11)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2017
Book Details
Pages

653

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Oslo, Norway • Contemporary

Publication Year

2017

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In The Thirst by Jo Nesbø, a police detective investigates the murders of online dating app users in Oslo. The killer shows a unique pattern that evokes past, unsolved cases. As authorities delve deeper, connections to earlier crimes emerge, challenging the detective's skills and personal resolve. The narrative is part of the Harry Hole series.

Reviews & Readership

4.3

67,636 ratings

84%

Loved it

12%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Jo Nesbø's The Thirst is praised for its gripping plot and intricate character development. Fans of the Harry Hole series will appreciate the tension and dark atmosphere. Some reviewers noted that the pacing could be uneven and the violence too graphic for some tastes. Overall, it's a compelling read for thriller enthusiasts, though not without its flaws.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Thirst (Harry Hole, #11)?

A reader who enjoys The Thirst by Jo Nesbø would likely revel in dark, intricate crime thrillers with complex characters. Fans of Stieg Larsson's The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo series or Michael Connelly's Harry Bosch novels will appreciate Nesbø's intense plotting and psychological depth.

4.3

67,636 ratings

84%

Loved it

12%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

653

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Oslo, Norway • Contemporary

Publication Year

2017

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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