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reviewed The redeemer by Jo Nesbø (A Harry Hole mystery)

Jo Nesbø: The redeemer (2011, Windsor) 2 stars

"One night in Oslo, Christmas shoppers gather to listen to a Salvation Army street concert. …

Review of 'The redeemer' on 'Goodreads'

2 stars

I found myself getting increasingly annoyed with this book. Another reviewer already mentioned the “bad confusion” that made it hard for me to really get into the story.

I also didn’t like the large cast of characters. The plot is quite involved and because of that there’s just no time to get to know all these people. They remain cardboard characters. More confusion. :(

I will say that the plot was interesting and original, though. It’s the main reason I finished this book.

A writer does a letter to a friend report of his lavish life in the …

Review of 'La Superba' on 'Goodreads'

1 star

Ik had na De filosofie van de heuvel heel veel zin in dit boek, maar ik heb het niet uit kunnen lezen, daarom slechts één ster. Het boek dreutelt pagina's lang door met barokke liefdesbetuigingen aan de woonplaats van de schrijver, en lijkt mij als lezer te vergeten. Dit boek is te druk met zichzelf om mij te ontvangen, dus daarom ben ik maar weggegaan.