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The Jealousy Man and Other Stories
Jo Nesbø
Welcome to the dark side of human nature. For those who appreciate the twists and turns of the devious human mind Jo Nesbø brings it. Attention to detail, fascinating (but evil) characters, diabolical plots, and a concise, spare writing style keeps the reader engaged and guessing. The Jealousy Man is the story of identical twins living in Greece (they are German) and falling in love with the same woman. Suffice it to say, it doesn't end well. The concepts, ideas, and mindset of the wide range of characters in this collection of short stories is in and of itself masterful.
Review by Barry Novick
June 30, 2024
So many books, so little time. Right, right - we’ve all heard it many times. Hummingbird's new BOOK SHORTS will present book reviews you can read in a minute and capture the essence of the story, thumbnail reviews that hopefully will entice you into your next read. I read constantly. My tastes vary, so I’ll review books that I love, not necessarily current books. Other HB contributors will review books that follow their interests, both newly published and past. All in all, we’ll review books we think are captivating, compelling, unputdownable. If you’re looking for a good book to take to the beach, make that long commute shorter, or curl up with, hopefully our reviews will help you find it. Lynda Bernard
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