Movie · 2017
Is The Snowman based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Snowman is based on the book The Snowman by Jo Nesbø (2007).
The Snowman is book 7 of the Harry Hole series series.
The movie was released in 2017.
The book behind The Snowman
Harry Hole series: books in order
- The Bat (1997)
- Cockroaches (1998)
- The Redbreast (2000)
- Nemesis (2002)
- The Devil's Star (2003)
- The Redeemer (2005)
- The Snowman (2007)
- The Leopard (2009)
- Phantom (2011)
- Police (2013)
- The Thirst (2017)
- Knife (2019)
- Killing Moon (2022)
Common questions
Is The Snowman based on a book?
Yes. The Snowman is based on the book The Snowman by Jo Nesbø (2007).
Who wrote the book The Snowman is based on?
The Snowman was written by Jo Nesbø and first published in 2007.
Is The Snowman part of a series?
Yes, it is book 7 in the Harry Hole series series (2 books listed below in reading order).
Should I read the book before watching?
Start with The Bat, book 1 of The Snowman. If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read it before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.
More screen adaptations of Jo Nesbø's books
- Headhunters (film, 2011)
- Jo Nesbø's Detective Hole (TV, 2026)
- Killer Heat (film, 2024)
- The Hanging Sun (film, 2022)