The Snowman by Jo Nesbo

The Snowman is a crime novel by Norwegian author Jo Nesbo, published in 2007. The story follows Norwegian police inspector Harry Hole as he investigates a string of murders of married mothers around Oslo.

Each victim is found with a snowman at the murder scene, and Harry’s FBI training leads him to search for links between the cases. The novel explores themes of family, love, and obsession, as well as the psychological toll of investigating violent crimes.

What I Liked

The writing, plot, and character development are all right on. I’m a big fan of Scandinavian fiction (ever since Girl with The Dragon Tattoo). I don’t know what about it resonates, but it’s good crime fiction.

What I Did Not Like

Like Murakami, Nesbo’s work is super-dark and really strange. It’s not horror or shock fiction or anything. It’s pretty straightforward crime fiction, but it’s weird…so even though I like the books, I can’t wholeheartedly recommend them to just anyone.

The Snowman by Jo Nesbo

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In The Snowman, Jo Nesbo paints a chilling picture of crime as Norwegian inspector Harry Hole investigates a series of murders involving married mothers, each linked by a snowman at the scene. I appreciated the solid writing and character development, which kept me engaged throughout. As a fan of Scandinavian fiction, I found it compelling, but I should warn that the dark and bizarre elements might not sit well with everyone. While I enjoyed the read, I can’t fully recommend it to just anyone due to its strange vibe.

Pros:

• Engaging writing style
• Intriguing plot with strong character development
• Resonates well with fans of Scandinavian fiction

Cons:

• The book's dark and strange elements may not appeal to everyone.

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03/15/2025 10:13 pm GMT