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by Jo Nesbø (Goodreads Author)

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I love Nesbo! Started this because I was bored...and loved Harry Hole although I overdosed on 5 novels in a month. But yes it's got me hooked. May be contrived and slightly predictable but I really enjoy the dark Nordic dysfunctional stuff! Written and translated with humour and compassion.....still addicted. Does anyone else get Nesbo? Why is it so compelling?

Kristine Walker He is so compelling for a number of reasons. First, he develops characters that are heroic, yet flawed, and so we come to care about them - we want to…moreHe is so compelling for a number of reasons. First, he develops characters that are heroic, yet flawed, and so we come to care about them - we want to be more involved in the lives of Harry, Rakael, and her son. Secondly, he's a great wordsmith who knows how to place the reader in the story; his descriptions of Oslo are superb. Lastly, his ability to create suspense - whether we know who the killer is, or we are following along with the police- is brilliant too. One of my favourite authors! I agree also with another commenter who stated that 'romance is a significant aspect of Nesbo's work' -so true.
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I find it ponderous and overwritten. All characters are extreme types - genius, psychopath, dysfuntional. I think it is more of a challenge to write about inbetweeners, people who compromise, yield and change. Gave up on this book - takes up too much of my reading time. Should I persevere?

Tony Yes persevere..its a good read, a bit unbelievable but also compelling...

Then..go get a Karin Fossum novel...I recommend "The Water's Edge" and read h…moreYes persevere..its a good read, a bit unbelievable but also compelling...

Then..go get a Karin Fossum novel...I recommend "The Water's Edge" and read how a great writer deals with ordinary people(less)

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Is there sex and cursing in this book?

David Smith No sex that I can recall and most of the "curse words" are in Norwegian and not at all offensive:

Dritt og dra!;Kyss mæ i ræva!; Hva pokker driver du …moreNo sex that I can recall and most of the "curse words" are in Norwegian and not at all offensive:

Dritt og dra!;Kyss mæ i ræva!; Hva pokker driver du med?; Se til helvete å pell deg vekk!

Stuff like that. You won't even notice it half the time.(less)

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