Thoughts about the Harry Hole series by Jo Nesbo?

So I have been on a Harry Hole binge lately. I have read 8 of the books in the series so far and I’m loving it. But for s series that’s so popular, I have found surprisingly little discussion about it online. So I just wanted to get a feel of what other people think about it.

Overall, I love Nesbo’s writing style and I think it’s several levels above most detective fiction. I also like some of his writing trademarks, such as his tendency to give backstories for extremely minor characters who appear in a single scene. It’s a strange choice, but he somehow makes it work. It makes the world feel large and lived in. Also, I like the books that tackle historical events, such as WWII in The Redbreast. The overarching storylines are quite engaging too and they add an element of depth to the series.

So far, my favorites are probably Police, The Devil Star, and The Redeemer. Anyone else read the series? I’m curious about everyone’s thoughts on it.

by Gerrywalk