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Ghost

Rating 3.9
Word count
242K words
Chapters
50
ISBN
9787540480790

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Summary

After Harry exiles himself to Hong Kong, he believes he has left behind the wounds of his career as a detective. But the unbelievable happens: Oleg, the boy who was like a son to Harry, is arrested by the police on suspicion of murder. Unable to believe Oleg is a killer, Harry returns to Oslo to find the real culprit, taking on a drug-related murder case the police consider already solved. To save the boy he has sworn to protect, Harry investigates alone, with help from lawyer Hans and his old friend Beate. Yet he finds himself in a situation in which he is utterly lost. A drug-trafficking organization whose leader is as mysterious and elusive as a ghost, power-hungry politicians, police officers taking dirty money... No one wants Harry back to find the truth...

Editor's review

"Phantom" is one of Jo Nesbø's representative works, whose charm lies in its profound insight into human nature and the ingenious weaving of a complex plot. The portrait of Detective Harry Hole is vivid and three-dimensional; his inner struggles, his commitment to justice, and his battle with past trauma form the novel's central appeal. Nesbø does not portray Harry as a flawless superhero but gives him many flaws and weaknesses, and precisely these imperfections make Harry more real and compelling. In terms of plot, the novel advances through multiple narrative threads, unfolding gradually around the mysterious "Phantom"; as the investigation deepens, the truth peels away like layers of an onion, drawing readers into deep reflection. Nesbø skillfully integrates elements of human nature, morality, and social reality, making this suspense novel not merely an intellectual game but a profound touch on the reader's inner world. While reading, readers cannot help but enter Harry's role and experience this journey of spiritual redemption with him. Although some passages may feel oppressive, it is precisely this emotional fluctuation that leaves readers unable to forget the world of the book long after finishing it.

Who it's for

A good fit for

  • Suspense novel fans who enjoy tense, thrilling plots and unexpected endings
  • Readers who reflect deeply on human nature and social reality; the themes in the book will resonate strongly
  • Readers who enjoy complex multi-threaded narration and deep character development and can immerse themselves in Harry Hole's story
  • People interested in Nordic crime fiction; this book is a classic of the genre

Not a good fit for

  • Readers with weaker psychological resilience; some passages may cause discomfort
  • Readers who dislike deep reading and reflection; this book requires a certain level of concentration

Reading tips

  1. Before reading, learn a little about Norwegian social background and culture to better understand the plot and characters
  2. Be patient while reading: although the plot is complex, every clue is crucial to solving the mystery
  3. After finishing, discuss it with other readers; different perspectives bring new understanding

About the publisher

Hunan Literature and Art Publishing House is a publisher known for its literary titles, with a catalogue spanning foreign literature, world classics, classical Chinese literature, essays and miscellaneous writings, and mystery and detective fiction. Judging from the more than 1,100 books in the database, the press publishes foreign classics such as Crime and Punishment, Snow Country, The Complete Sherlock Holmes and Letter from an Unknown Woman, as well as Chinese classical and modern literary works including Lu Xun's Wandering and A Madman's Diary and Wu Jingzi's The Scholars. In terms of translators and authors, translations by Cao Guowei and Tan Jinghua appear in its foreign literature titles, and the authors involved include Dostoevsky, Kawabata Yasunari, Conan Doyle and Zweig. Its publishing character lies in introducing Chinese and foreign literary classics side by side, balancing popular and serious works and attending to both readability and literary value. Public information is limited; the above is a brief overview based solely on the books in the database.

Contents

  1. 版权信息
  2. 第一部
  3. 1
  4. 2
  5. 3
  6. 4
  7. 5
  8. 6
  9. 7
  10. 8
  11. 9
  12. 10
  13. 11
  14. 12
  15. 13
  16. 14
  17. 15
  18. 第二部
  19. 16
  20. 17
  21. 18
  22. 19
  23. 20
  24. 21
  25. 22
  26. 23
  27. 24
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  29. 第三部
  30. 26
  31. 27
  32. 28
  33. 29
  34. 30
  35. 31
  36. 32
  37. 33
  38. 34
  39. 35
  40. 36
  41. 37
  42. 第四部
  43. 38
  44. 39
  45. 40
  46. 41
  47. 42
  48. 43
  49. 第五部
  50. 44

FAQ

Is this book suitable for everyone?
No. Readers with weaker psychological resilience may be troubled by the plot, and those used to light reading may find the book's depth and complexity not to their taste.
What themes in the book are worth thinking about?
The book touches on multiple themes including human nature, morality, social reality, trauma, and redemption, all well worth deep reflection.
How difficult is the book, and will reading it be stressful?
The plot is complex and requires some concentration and patience, but the author's gripping narration and vividly drawn characters minimize the reading pressure as much as possible.

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About the author

Jo Nesbø Author · Norwegian · 1960

Jo Nesbø, born in Oslo, Norway, in 1960, is both a crime novelist and a musician, and is hailed as a leading figure in Nordic crime fiction. His writing is known for suspense and detective fiction, most notably the series featuring detective Harry Hole. His debut novel, The Bat, appeared in 1997, and he has continued to publish new works since, building a body of crime narratives marked by a cool tone and tightly woven plots. His works are categorized under classic works, foreign literature, and suspense and mystery, and have been published on a substantial scale in the Chinese book market in collected editions, with 22 titles held in the library, including such representative works as The Leopard, Police, Phantom, and The Night House. His books have sold more than fifty million copies worldwide and have had a broad influence.

林立仁 Author

Lin Liren is a credited author in the field of Chinese book publishing associated with foreign suspense and mystery fiction. Public information about this figure is limited, and details such as biography, nationality, and dates of birth and death are not clearly recorded. Judging from the twelve works held in the library, Lin Liren's compiling and editorial work centers mainly on Nordic crime fiction, particularly the series by the Norwegian writer Jo Nesbø. These include the Harry Hole detective novels such as The Snowman, The Leopard, Phantom, Police, and The Thirst, as well as collected editions of multiple works. Classified under foreign literature and suspense fiction, these titles involve serial cases, detective investigations, and psychological analysis, with tight pacing and a bleak atmosphere. Lin Liren's work helps Chinese readers encounter Nordic suspense fiction systematically and appreciate its gloomy, realistic style and complex characterization.

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