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Violence
A lot
Bank robbery murders and a suspicious death; graphic violence in crime scenes
Language
Some
Strong police procedural language with profanity throughout
Sexual Content
Barely any
References to sexual relationships and their aftermath
Substance Use
Some
Hole's alcoholism is depicted with considerable detail; a key plot element
Emotional Intensity
Some
Sustained psychological tension as Hole suspects himself; dark exploration of guilt and memory
What this book is about
The fourth Harry Hole novel opens with an audacious bank robbery during which a teller is shot dead—apparently by a robber with a personal score to settle. Simultaneously, Hole reconnects with a former girlfriend who is subsequently found dead, leaving him with a memory blackout and no alibi. Nesbo skillfully interweaves the two investigations, keeping the reader uncertain about Hole's own innocence. Fast-paced, inventively plotted, and very dark, Nemesis is one of the strongest entries in the series—though, like all Nesbo, strictly for adult readers.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Graphic crime violence
Protagonist potentially implicated in murder
Alcoholism as plot driver
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