Fast-paced, full of dead ends, false leads and layered clues--the book was a marvel of plotting.

I enjoyed this vastly more than the other "must-read" Scandinavian trilogy, Stieg Larsson's "Girl With the Dragon Tattoo," etc. It didn't have that obviously translated feel, to begin with; although names and places are Norwegian, the language had a readable flow and little things (like Detective Hole's dry humor) translated nicely. I'll look for more Harry Hole books--and was glad that this one got so much good press, pushing me to read it.

Não tão bom quanto "A estrela do diabo", mas ainda assim um bom thriller.

Although I've read the first three or so in the Harry Hole series, I recommend skipping ahead to The Snowman. I agree that this is where he hits his stride. Surprisingly, a 500-page mystery about a Norwegian serial killer does not drag at all. The ending of the book is thrilling. This was especially good to read during an unbelievably hot summer week.

Wasn't my favorite but I trudged through it. I had already figured out who the killer was so I wasn't all that shocked. Had some slow points.

Reasonably good mystery. If you like the detective or just want a dark Scandie vibe, this is your book. I’m just really done with the toxic masculine heroes embodying the frustrations of misogynistic authors.

Not my favorite but not a bad read. It was a little longer than necessary, though. If I run out of things to read I might pick up another one of his books.

A book suggestion from NPR. This was a great thriller/crime novel that reminded me a lot of Silence of the Lambs. It was well-plotted and very riveting. Lots of plot twists. Sure, it had your standard crime novel cliches - a seasoned detective who struggles with alcohol, an attractive young partner, a Jack Bauer-like ability to continue fighting crime after sustaining life-threatening injuries, etc. Also, there was one confrontation scene involving a fishing rod that was so ludicrous, I actually laughed out loud. But I could forgive all this because I was totally wrapped up in the tension of the story, and sometimes it is just fun to get lost in the story. Side note: This book is apparently the 7th in a series about Detective Harry Hole. I have not read any of the other ones, but I did not have any trouble following what was going on.

Not well written. None of the characters are appealing. The author thinks he's really something!

3.5⭐

Al inicio me costó meterme en la historia, pero cuando lo logré quedé enganchada. Me pareció fácil descubrir quién era el asesino, pero la forma en que el autor llega a él y cómo se van desarrollando los acontecimientos me gustó mucho.

SO GOOD!