When the Harry Hole novels started appearing in English a few years ago, I thought they were unbeatable for multi-layered fiendishness in the burgeoning genre of Nordic noir. Among the horde of loner detectives who somehow get their man while digging their own grave, Police Inspector Harry Hole set a new standard for magnetic self-loathing. "Police" follows closely on the heels of"Phantom," in which Nesbo left readers wondering whether Harry's end had f..
Vine Customer Review of Free Product (What's this?) I've read all the Harry Hole novels but not in order since translations did not hit the US in order. The last Harry Hole released in the US was the Bat, which is actually chronologically the first Harry Hole. I also see the sequel to the Bat, The Cockroaches, will hit the US in January. This is somewhat important to this review and actually determined five rather than four stars.Generally, wh..
After Phantom's amazing twist-hanger I was almost delirious with glee and trepidation when I heard the next Harry Hole book Police was coming out.So was my anticipation satisfied?Yes - however not in the way I expected. Police is a weightier tome than other Hole novel's and thusly the length of the novel evokes tension as a slow-burn rather than a furious action packed feast. While perhaps less immediately exciting Nesbo plies us with a smorgasbord of corruption, d..
