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TV series · 2019

Is Wisting based on a book?

Quick answer

Yes. Wisting is based on the book The Caveman by Jørn Lier Horst (2013).

The TV series premiered in 2019.

The book behind Wisting

The Caveman cover

The Caveman

by Jørn Lier Horst · first published 2013 · crime fiction, Nordic noir

2013 novel by Jørn Lier Horst.

Common questions

Is Wisting based on a book?

Yes. Wisting is based on the book The Caveman by Jørn Lier Horst (2013).

Who wrote the book Wisting is based on?

The Caveman was written by Jørn Lier Horst and first published in 2013.

Should I read the book before watching?

If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Caveman before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the TV series.

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