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Average rating3.7
A veritable crime lover’s delight from a true master of mystery and suspense. Experience the #1 New York Times best-selling author as never before in this dark and thrilling short story collection that takes us on a journey of twisted minds and vengeful hearts. Jo Nesbø is known the world over as a consummate mystery/thriller writer. Famed for his deft characterization, hair-raising suspense and shocking twists, Nesbø’s dexterity with the dark corners of the human heart is on full display in these inventive and enthralling stories. A detective with a nose for jealousy is on the trail of a man suspected of murdering his twin; a bereaved father must decide whether vengeance has a place in the new world order after a pandemic brings about the collapse of society; a garbage man fresh off a bender tries to piece together what happened the night before; a hired assassin matches wits against his greatest adversary in a dangerous game for survival; and an instantly electric connection between passengers on a flight to London may spell romance, or something more sinister. With Nesbø's characteristic gift for outstanding atmosphere and gut-wrenching revelations, The Jealousy Man confirms that he is at the peak of his abilities.
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There were stories worth 6 stars, which swept me off my feet and made me gasp and be awed. Almost Roald Dahl worthy. But there were others which I had to read twice or skip pages because they seemed too lenghty or lost. Anyway, it's a good selection for tou to try your own pick.
I would give this short story collection 3.5 stars and honestly, there were a mix of amazing and forgettable stories. Cannot wait to see how Jo Nesbø's craft evolves.