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Son
Son | Jo Nesbo
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The author of the best-selling Harry Hole series now gives us an electrifying tale of vengeance set amid Oslo's brutal hierarchy of corruption. Sonny Lofthus has been in prison for almost half his life: serving time for crimes he didn't commit. In exchange, he gets an uninterrupted supply of heroin and a stream of fellow prisoners seeking out his Buddha-like absolution. Years earlier Sonny s father, a corrupt cop, took his own life rather than face exposure. Now Sonny is the center of a vortex of corruption: prison staff, police, lawyers, a desperate priest all of them focused on keeping him stoned and jailed. When Sonny discovers a shocking truth about his father s suicide, he makes a brilliant escape and begins hunting down the people responsible for his and his father s demise. But he's also being hunted, and by enemies too many to count. Two questions remain: who will get to him first, and what will he do when he s cornered?"
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ProudBookNerd
The Son | Jo Nesbo
Mehso-so

Listened to the audio version of this. I like Jo Nesbo and know his books have darker tones and flawed heroes but this one was not engaging at all. It just dragged on and on. The characters felt very one dimensional and the *surprise* ending wasn't much of a surprise. I finished it mainly because I was waiting for holds on other audiobooks. The narrator was good even though the story didn't do it for me.

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amywithbooks
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Book and a beer pairing, with my next read and a current favorite beer! Surprise, it's another Nordic crime fiction pick! 😇🌍🧭🏔

britt_brooke That beer sounds good! 5y
amywithbooks @britt_brooke it's delicious! A local brewery here in Delaware!. 5y
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bbackes
The Son | Jo Nesb
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And a cup of tea 🍵

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bbackes
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Rainy night

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Martta
The Son | Jo Nesb
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Most of my #NordicNoir collection ❤

emilyhaldi Wow!! 👌🏻 6y
Mdargusch Which one is your favorite? I need to read a Nordic noir for a challenge. 6y
Martta @Mdargusch 🤔 I'd definitely go with either Hjort&Rosenfeldt or Kristina Ohlsson books. Those are my absolute favourites at the moment! 😊 6y
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DHill
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Just finished and it took me forever. The ending picked up but this was not my favorite Nesbo.

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DHill
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Lunchtime at work. Book. Cocoa. It‘s all I need.

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DHill
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Settling in with one of my favorite crime authors.

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Blueberry
Son | Jo Nesbo
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On the left two of my 5☆ reads. On the right two of my 1☆ by the same authors.

#readthisnotthat #maybookflowers

alanacristin This gives me some hope for Nesbo's other books after hating The Bat! 8y
Blueberry @alanacristin I know his Harry Hole series is popular but I couldn't like him. 8y
Bklover Loved The Snowman. Will have to read The Son! 8y
andrew61 I enjoy nesbo, although i need to move on to the next after the phantom but I'd recommend The Redbreast which looks at an interesting aspect of Norway during ww2 8y
JillR I love Jo Nesbo and have read most of the Harry Hole series... I haven't read The Son though, so that's going on my list! :) 8y
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LinaLovesLit
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Beckys_Books
The Son | Jo Nesbo
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Jo Nesbo's imagination is terrifying. Love everything he writes. But, scared to death to ever visit Norway. 😨

amywithbooks Have you read Headhunters yet?! That was FREAKY. 8y
Beckys_Books @avgeyer YES! And I watched the movie. Loved it. 8y
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Beckys_Books
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This is the life - a good book, a fire, and a pumpkin pie scented candle.

Eyelit That is the life! Enjoy 😃 8y
BibliophileMomma Sounds like a perfect time to me 😁 8y
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Beckys_Books
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I will finish this book TODAY.

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Beckys_Books
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Came home early today because of a horrible migraine. Finally feel better so time for a bath and a book.

Jenshootsweddings Ugh, migraines are the worst 🙁 8y
Eyelit Bummer! Hope it doesn't last too long. 8y
moranadatter I'm glad you're feeling better. 8y
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Beckys_Books
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I could read for 30 more minutes and then watch the debate or I could just keep reading. Yep, life is too short to watch two grown men argue.

britt_brooke Aw, sweet pup! 💙 8y
Beckys_Books @britt_brooke some days he is the favorite of my "kids"! 8y
ericarobynreads Too cute! 8y
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reneelyons
The Son | Jo Nesbo
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I'm surprised by how many women I read in August! Excited for my September TBR, I have some great stuff calling my name :)

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reneelyons
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THIS BOOK! If you like crime fiction and police procedurals, you must read this book. Intricate storytelling and a total thrill ride. Also, the last few lines are ??? Can't wait to read more Nesbø!

MyNamesParadise I'm going to have to add his books to my never ending TBR list!! 8y
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reneelyons
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I'm already reading 3 books, why not make it 4?

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Jenn1
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Read this book! If you love crime stories, this one has it all. I'm new to this author and will be reading more.

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Jenn1
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This is a new author to me, but I've heard many great things. Thoughts?

Sweettartlaura I haven't read this one but I'm in the midst of his Harry Hole series. So far I like him. 8y
ReadingOver50 I have been meaning to read his books too 8y
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