Questions About Macbeth

by Jo Nesbø (Goodreads Author)

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My first Jo Nesbo novel, I enjoyed the story more that the writing. I am wondering if this was typical of the authors writing style. Some of the things I did not care for might have been translation quirks as well. Anyone have any thoughts about how this compares to other Nesbo novels?

Annamarie I have read all of Nesbo's novels - the Harry Hole series and the independent novels. This is completely different. A total standalone. Dark, well, li…moreI have read all of Nesbo's novels - the Harry Hole series and the independent novels. This is completely different. A total standalone. Dark, well, like Shakespeare's Macbeth. In the Harry Hole novels, you get to sink into the character and those around him. I recommend starting with the first Hole novel - The Bat - and go in order. The third book, the Redbreast, really takes the series into the stratosphere, but the first two are necessary for background.
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Why was there so much coughing by the characters in the book? Translation problem or did I miss something?

Michaela Mcguigan it mentioned that a lot of the people in the town had lung conditions because of the pollution from the factories and from working with toxic material…moreit mentioned that a lot of the people in the town had lung conditions because of the pollution from the factories and from working with toxic materials in the factories (that's how Vera, Banquo's wife died) so I assume the coughing was related to that. (less)

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Is this a Harry Hole novel?

Can Yapalak No, it is an individual story based on Shakespeare's Macbeth.…moreNo, it is an individual story based on Shakespeare's Macbeth.(less)

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I am only halfway through this one, but am finding it heavy going. It is not like any of the very readable Harry Hole novels. Does anyone else think the same?

Dion I agree. It is somewhat lacking in plot, believe it or not, and in character development, which removes the drive from the read. Wonderful atmosphere …moreI agree. It is somewhat lacking in plot, believe it or not, and in character development, which removes the drive from the read. Wonderful atmosphere and a proven story is not enough. (less)

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