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Jo Nesbø

The Snowman

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2007

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Essay Topics

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How does The Snowman fulfill the conventions of Nordic noir? How does the novel diverge from the genre?

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Consider the character of Harry Hole in the larger continuum of famous literary detectives. Explore how the character of Harry Hole fulfills or pushes back against detective tropes.

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Analyze the character of Arve Støp. What is his purpose in the text, and how does his character contribute to the themes of the novel?