Jumping the shark
2
By peanutfiend
Too much going on, and too many women lusting after Harry. Killing off Rakel is a shark jump. The killer’s identity , while a surprise, is implausible.
Stunningly good
5
By ama.neel
I forgot what a good story teller that Jo Nesbo is! The series lives on brilliantly.
Top shelf
5
By Mack ee
A great book and series all along but... Wow. One of the best endings to any book I’ve ever read. Cheers Jo Nesbo. Well done. Thank you.
Knife
5
By U.S. Heartland fan
Compelling and ingenious plot, absorbing concepts, great depth of character throughout, and a wealth of fascinating psychological and other information. Jo Nesbo’s best book yet.
Knife
5
By Jsmwoods
The infamous and brilliant detective has somehow managed to solve, and survive, a case very close to his home and heart of hearts. Thank you Mr Nesbo for such a flawed, and yet resilient good guy as Harry Hole.
Nesbo has once again hit it out of the park
5
By RogerMcQ
I couldn’t put it down. Twists and turns that keep you guessing. Can’t wait for his next novel!RogerMcq
Author Is Mailing It In
1
By kc75070
omg…what a disappointment…..page after page about what a disgusting loser of a drunk the protagonist is…..I wish Apple gave refunds…..
Knife
1
By Artymusician
Spoiler Alert! I have read all of this author’s books, and would rate most 5/5. However, Knife was the most convoluted book that disappointed me very much. The dull musical tangents were distractions. The back and forth time periods were confusing and unnecessary. Rakel is murdered, drunken Harry dies but doesn’t really, Bjorn is a murderer, Harry is a father, the serial rapist dies (best ending ever for him) killed by a damaged ex soldier seeking revenge for his raped sister! Oh my goodness! I skipped large portions of this because the dialogue was trite and ridiculous. Only the fantastic ending saved the day and earned the book a 1 instead of 0. I still don’t know the point of the stroke victim watching a screen with the blue dress caught on a limb. And the stories of Afghanistan were just too absurd. Bjorn didn’t need to die like Hank Williams. Please. Could have been a book of focused short stories instead of a long and boring book! I won’t be looking for the next Harry Hole installment, as I’ve given him the perfect ending myself.
