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Jo Nesbo Collection: The Redbreast, The Snowman, The Devil's Star (The Oslo Trilogy #1-3)
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Jo Nesbø
Paperback
Published
April 4th 2011
by Zatpix
(first published January 1st 2010)
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Hugely enjoyable. Having spent the last few evenings with antihero Harry Hole I must admit to developing a bit of a crush on him. Brilliant characters throughout the book, with lots of twists and turns. However I felt the endings did seem to go on forever long after the conclusions were obvious which is really my only criticism. I can't wait to read more of Jo Nesbo's books.
For some reason on Good Reads you cannot call up each jo nesbo book separately. Anyway, I just finished Nemesis and am about to begin Devil Star. Kind of can't put these down. I did think that Redbreast was better than Nemesis, although that is really splitting hairs..
Please take this as a review of all Jo Nesbo's Harry Hole (unfortunate surname especially in Ireland) books - I have read them all - well all of the English translations. They are utterly brilliant, great crime novels, great characters, great plotting and stories - is it really obvious that I like them. OK I am aching for someone to recommend a crime novel where the lead detective is normal - is married still, has kids, isn't an addict of any kind, - is crime-fighting only possible by screwed up...more
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OK, so my review here is for The Red Breast, which for some reason I cannot find listed alone on goodreads. I've also read The Devils's Star, and have The Snowman on my list to read. This one was way better than TDS, part WW2 story, part mystery and thriller. The main character Detective Harry Hole (an alcoholic) is mostly sober in this book, and a much more likable, interesting guy. This is the novel where he meets his girlfriend Rakel. I loved the WW2 plotline and found the whole storyline reg...more
This review is for both The Devil's Star and for Nemesis--both of which I enjoyed greatly, but both of which do pale in comparison to The Snowman, both in terms of plot and in terms of overall character development. Nesbo seems to be honing his style as he ages as an author, which is of course what one wants to see. I have not been diligent about noting whether or not he uses the same translator all the time...that could be part of the issue. I give Nemesis 3.5 stars, and Devil's Star 4. I enjoy...more
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This review relates to The Devil's Star which doesn't appear to be listed on here individually, though it's definitely available for Kindle as a standalone book.
This is the 4th Harry Hole book I've read and I enjoyed it enormously. I love watching the character of Harry develop (ie fall apart a bit more!) and the storyline had me hooked, especially when it all seemed to be wrapped up but then all was not as it seemed. It was a shame that Beate Lonn was not more involved in this book though - she...more
This is the 4th Harry Hole book I've read and I enjoyed it enormously. I love watching the character of Harry develop (ie fall apart a bit more!) and the storyline had me hooked, especially when it all seemed to be wrapped up but then all was not as it seemed. It was a shame that Beate Lonn was not more involved in this book though - she...more
I have only read REDBREAST. I read it after the Steig Larsen craze. Nesbo reminded me of those books. i really liked Harry Hole. He reminded me of the Mickey Spillaine characters. Lots of twists. Realism and the cold atmosphere of Scandanavia adds to the enjoyment. I know so little about the area that some of the description is lost on me. I'm going to read REDEEMER as soon as it is available.
The novel flips back and forth between the Eastern Front with Norweegians supporing Germans and 2000 Nor...more
The novel flips back and forth between the Eastern Front with Norweegians supporing Germans and 2000 Nor...more
I thought that Swedish writers, Henning Mankell and Stieg Larsson were unsurpassable, but my new favourite crime writer is Norwegian Jo Nesbo. For consistently thrilling "whodunits" with an intelligent, engaging and hugely flawed protagonist, Harry Hole, his books are unbeatable. He expertly develops character through dialogue - which is so difficult to do -and his storylines unfold in such a way as to keep you guessing all the way through.
As a writer of thrillers myself, I aspire to create cha...more
As a writer of thrillers myself, I aspire to create cha...more
Not too great, and def not the "next steig larssen" as the book cover proclaimed! Nesbo's Harry Hole is almost a copy cat take on Rankin's John Rebus, with all his alcoholism, problems with authorities and even odd references to music thrown in... And Nesbo doesnt hv a Siobhan yet!
The plot is abt serial killing, and is fairly predictable - in fact i was able to guess the identity of the killer before even half the novel was finished :(
However, it is a good timepass, even if it is not up there wi...more
The plot is abt serial killing, and is fairly predictable - in fact i was able to guess the identity of the killer before even half the novel was finished :(
However, it is a good timepass, even if it is not up there wi...more
Have read Redbreast, Nemesis, and Snowman (read the Snowman first, then the others). Currently reading Devil's Star. Each of these can be purchased individually for the Kindle.
Harry Hole is a fascinatingly flawed detective, and Nesbo's characterization and plotting are fascinatingly flawless.
I will hate ending this series!
Der Fledermausmann
Kakerlakkerne
The Redbreast
Nemesis
The Devil's Star
The Redeemer
The Snowman
The Leopard
The first two books are not available in English on the Kindle.
Harry Hole is a fascinatingly flawed detective, and Nesbo's characterization and plotting are fascinatingly flawless.
I will hate ending this series!
Der Fledermausmann
Kakerlakkerne
The Redbreast
Nemesis
The Devil's Star
The Redeemer
The Snowman
The Leopard
The first two books are not available in English on the Kindle.
I have read The Redbreast, Nemesis, and The Devil's Star. I like this anti-hero and some of the visual descriptions will translate to extremely powerful movie scenes when the inevitable Hollywood blockbusters are made. I still like the Wallander series better, I think because they are a bit more romantic. Not in a "we're so in luv" romance sense, but in a poignant beautiful scenery romantic way.
Harry Hole is a tried and tested anti-hero, at least you know what you are going to get, though I think in the real world he'd have been sacked or retired. I am never convinced by jacket claims of "the next Stieg Larsson" but don't let this put you off. Definitely of the Scandinavian detective genre triggered by Mr Larsson, you know what you are going to get but still pretty gripping.
I read this 500 page mystery "The Snowman" in a little more than a day - down the shore in front of a blazing fire! I like this author better than Steig Larsen, to whom he has been compared. There are MANY plot twists, which I could synthesize, but if I did that, I'd be giving away something important. I definitely want to read the two novels which precede "The Snowman."
I'm working my way through these, and enjoy them in small doses. Reminiscent of classic detectives like Rebus, Harry Hole is his own worst enemy, and sometimes as he comits yet another self destructive act I cringe and put the book down. But the plots are interesting, and well written, with some good twists and turns, so I know I will continue with the series, ensuring I have some light relief in between!
Harry Hill is searching for a serial killer in the Snowman (the only book I have read out of this series). The serial killer is named ‘The Snowman’.
I found this book difficult to follow especially the characters and storyline at the beginning of the book. However, towards the end of the book it got really good and was hard to put down.
I found this book difficult to follow especially the characters and storyline at the beginning of the book. However, towards the end of the book it got really good and was hard to put down.
Looking for something to replicate the pleasure I got from Stieg Larrson's brilliant trilogy (I read Dragon Tattoo in 48 hours - gave it to my wife, she read it in 24!) my GP (yes) suggested Jo Nesbo and he was right. Harry Hole's character is well written and the story here is gripping and well constructed. Recommended.
Brilliant stories. Wish they had been translated in order to make more sense of the character and background. Thought the last book to be released, which was his first book was the weakest. I would certainly recommend his books to anyone. Just read in order and possibly miss out The Bat.
I read these on the Kindle (called The Oslo Collection and reasonably priced). I'm hooked on the characters and the storytelling, and have started on The Redeemer - the next in the Harry Hole series. Jo Nesbo's exploration of Norwegian history and dark forces at work across Europe is intriguing.
Liking these crime novels very much - read three so far - the snowman (my favourite), the leopard and devils star. Taking a break from them now to look at something different but will definitely be back for another when wanting a sure good thing to read.
Jo Nesbo has quickly become one of my favorite writers! I order them and read them as soon as I can! I am waiting for my copy of Phantom now. I am excited to learn that The Snowman is being made into a film directed by Martin Scorsese.
Excellent books, always gripping, try & read them in order. Like others am reviewing all nesbo books due to inability to seperate. Only thing is I need gaps between reading them because Harry Hole is SO self destructive!
I thought these books were very well done but I could not give it 5 stars because I found some of the content so intense that I couldn't sleep! So maybe the issue is I'm a wimp! Plus- what's up with the name Harry Hole?
Wow, this is kind of annoying. I only read Nemesis, which was very good-Steig Larssonish but with a more hardboiled protagonist, but could only find this collection in Good Reads database. Anyways, this guys got the goods.
It was the Norwegian names that got to me throughout the book, there where to many people being introduced at the beginning of the book, it was very hard to follow. Near the end of the book everything became clear, but the Who Done It kept you guessing till the end.
Everyone seems to like these myseries a great deal, so after finishing
The Redbreast, I went on to The Snowman. While I can appreciate the
better parts of Hole's character, generally I don't admire him and am not interested in him as a person at all. While the plotting is good, I just don't care for the overall style and procedural genre. Back to the cozies for me!
The Redbreast, I went on to The Snowman. While I can appreciate the
better parts of Hole's character, generally I don't admire him and am not interested in him as a person at all. While the plotting is good, I just don't care for the overall style and procedural genre. Back to the cozies for me!
Of the three, I enjoyed The Snowman the best, then Devil's Star and lastly Red Breast. I read them in order of release, but think that anyone could pick up anywhere along the Harry Hole series. Excellent writing and tension.
If you enjoy very well written and plotted Scandinavian thrillers, don't miss this series with anti hero detective Harry Hole. I have read several of these now, and all are really really well done! Too much fun!!!!!
The Redbreast! I liked Harry Hole for all his flaws and enjoyed the story which kept me going to the end. I tend to enjoy the HH series when read between other authors' books in order to keep each read fresh however.
This review is for The Devil's Star; it was a great thriller and hard to put down. Wish I knew more about Norwegian culture, because I worry I missed some references, but I thoroughly enjoyed it nonetheless.
Excellent series. These three books are a wonderful introduction to the world of Harry Hole, Norwegian police detective and the only expert on serial killers in Norway (where there are very, very few!).
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Jo Nesbø is a bestselling Norwegian author and musician. He was born in Oslo and grew up in Molde. Nesbø graduated from the Norwegian School of Economics with a degree in economics. Nesbø is primarily famous for his crime novels about Detective Harry Hole, but he is also the main vocals and songwriter for the Norwegian rock band Di Derre. In 2007 Nesbø also released his first children's book, Dokt...more
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Have you now read 'The Devil Star"? I have just finished it and to be honest, I liked it most (compared to the previous 2 books that are tran...more
Dec 18, 2011 08:29pm