Cockroaches by Jo Nesbø

Cockroaches

Harry Hole #2

Jo Nesbø with John Rafter Lee (Narrator)

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fiction crime mystery thriller dark mysterious fast-paced
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Cockroaches by Jo Nesbø is a gripping and atmospheric thriller that will captivate fans of Nordic noir and mystery enthusiasts who crave a dark and immersive tale of crime and corruption set against the vibrant, yet seedy, backdrop of Bangkok.

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In this #1 New York Times bestseller, Inspector Harry Hole heads to Thailand to investigate the murder of an ambassador. When the Norwegian ambassador to Thailand is found dead in a Bangkok brothel, Inspector Harry Hole is dispatched from Oslo...

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Community Reviews

3.51
based on 4,034 reviews

Moods

dark: 80%

mysterious: 79%

tense: 63%

adventurous: 35%

emotional: 15%

challenging: 13%

sad: 13%

funny: 5%

informative: 5%

reflective: 5%


Pace

23% of readers chose fast
66% of readers chose medium
10% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

60% of readers chose Plot
35% of readers chose A mix
5% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

23% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
48% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

27% of readers chose Yes
36% of readers chose Complicated
34% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

70% of readers chose Yes
6% of readers chose Complicated
18% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

55% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
22% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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