The author of the internationally best-selling Harry Hole series now gives us an electrifying stand-alone novel set amid Oslo's hierarchy of corruption, from which one very unusual young man is about to propel himself into a mission of brutal revenge.Sonny Lofthus, in his early thirties, has been in prison for the last dozen years: serving time for crimes he didn't commit. The author of the internationally best-selling Harry Hole series now gives us an electrifying stand-alone novel set amid Oslo's hierarchy of corruption, from which one very unusual young man is about to propel himself into a mission of brutal revenge.Sonny Lofthus, in his early thirties, has been in prison for the last dozen years: serving time for crimes he didn't commit.

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In exchange, he gets an uninterrupted supply of heroin—and the unexpected stream of fellow prisoners seeking out his uncanny abilities to soothe and absolve. His addiction started when his father committed suicide rather than be exposed as a corrupt cop, and 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, and all of them under the thumb of Oslo's crime overlord, the Twin.

When Sonny learns some long-hidden truths about his father he makes a brilliant escape, and begins hunting down the people responsible for the hideous crimes he's paid for. But he's also being hunted, by the Twin, the cops, and the only person who knows the ultimate truth that Sonny is seeking.

The question is, what will he do when they've cornered him? He's compelling because he abounds in this talent called 'story-telling'. Not all authors can do that. He can spin a yarn. He doesn't want to tell He's compelling because he abounds in this talent called 'story-telling'.

Not all authors can do that. He can spin a yarn. He doesn't want to tell everything on the first pages, he lingers, he adds details that seem to be completely redundant plot-wise, but add so much flavor to the whole story and characters. If you look at his sentences, taken out of context they are often irrelevant, but together they create an addictive read. This answer contains spoilersI don't think he was the father of the Twin.but I do think he may have been the father of the son. If you notice, Simon says a few times that theI don't think he was the father of the Twin.but I do think he may have been the father of the son. If you notice, Simon says a few times that the son looks like his mother, who Simon had been in love with and who discovered she was pregnant right after she moved out of their living situation, and was with Ab Lofthus.

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Sometimes it's hard to express just how good a book is. Finding just the right ( often used), words and phrases to depict how it made you feel, but anyway, here goes.

'The Son' has gripping, unrelenting action, bent coppers, drug dealers, human traffickers, the dregs of the underworld, and then there's Sonny Lofthus (The Son), who is on a mission to rid the world of some very unpleasant characters, to avenge the death of his police officer father. There's a villain called 'The Twin', and also a Sometimes it's hard to express just how good a book is. Finding just the right ( often used), words and phrases to depict how it made you feel, but anyway, here goes. 'The Son' has gripping, unrelenting action, bent coppers, drug dealers, human traffickers, the dregs of the underworld, and then there's Sonny Lofthus (The Son), who is on a mission to rid the world of some very unpleasant characters, to avenge the death of his police officer father. There's a villain called 'The Twin', and also a police mole who nobody knows the identity of, but Sonny is determined to find them all.

It was hard to put this book down, and when I did I was constantly thinking about it, there were so many clues to investigate. I decided part way through the book who the mole was, and then changed my mind, and then changed it again. It definitely worked its way into my psyche.

I found myself rooting for Sonny and wanted a good outcome, but it was hard to see how that was ever gonna happen. Nesbo did a great job of making a protagonist with an agenda, appear childlike and innocent. Highly recommended. Reading Jo Nesbo a reader quickly realizes that Nesbo is always capable of producing a good book, but also has in him the ability to write a great book. Nesbo’s 2000 Harry Hole book is an example of Nesbo’s writing at its best.His 2014 novel The Son is another example.First of all, this is NOT a Harry Hole novel.

The Son is a stand-alone book that centers around protagonist Sonny Lofthus, a convicted murderer and heroin addict. We find Sonny in prison and the reader quickly learns Reading Jo Nesbo a reader quickly realizes that Nesbo is always capable of producing a good book, but also has in him the ability to write a great book. Nesbo’s 2000 Harry Hole book is an example of Nesbo’s writing at its best.His 2014 novel The Son is another example.First of all, this is NOT a Harry Hole novel. The Son is a stand-alone book that centers around protagonist Sonny Lofthus, a convicted murderer and heroin addict. We find Sonny in prison and the reader quickly learns that he is in jail for crimes he has not committed. He confesses to a murder and in exchange he is supplied a steady stream of needle drugs.Why he does this and how he has become this damaged bag of human goods is a central part of Nesbo’s charismatic prose.

But the most noteworthy aspect of the book is the integral and ubiquitous allegorical quality of the narrative.Ripe with allegory and metaphor, The Son is a modern day morality play with strong and resonant references to the Bible and with Western civilization Christian faith. This is a very good stand-alone novel from Jo Nesbo, author of the series featuring the brilliant Norwegian homicide detective, Harry Hole. This psychological thriller features two protagonists.

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The first is a young man named Sonny Loftus. Sonny's father was exposed as a corrupt cop and took his own life. Completely destroyed by the loss of the father he adored and disillusioned by the revelations about the man, Sonny turns to drugs. Now in his middle-thirties, Sonny has spend half his life in This is a very good stand-alone novel from Jo Nesbo, author of the series featuring the brilliant Norwegian homicide detective, Harry Hole. This psychological thriller features two protagonists.

The first is a young man named Sonny Loftus. Sonny's father was exposed as a corrupt cop and took his own life.

Completely destroyed by the loss of the father he adored and disillusioned by the revelations about the man, Sonny turns to drugs. Now in his middle-thirties, Sonny has spend half his life in prison, and he's now serving time for crimes that he did not commit. As a reward for confessing to crimes perpetrated by others, he is given 'easy' time and access to an on-going supply of heroin.Sonny has a rare gift of empathy and has earned a reputation among his fellow prisoners as a figure who can absolve them of their sins.

Whether he actually can or not is immaterial, but the prisoners who confess to him almost always feel a deep sense of relief once they have done so. But then one day Sonny receives information that turns his world upside down. His reaction is to make a very clever break from the prison and set out on a mission known only to himself.The second major protagonist is Simon Kefas, the policeman who attempts to track Sonny down. Simon was Sonny's father's partner and best friend and, more than anything else, Simon wants to protect Sonny from the consequences of his own actions.The story's point of view shifts back and forth between the two main characters and the tension mounts from start to finish.

Both are flawed and very intriguing characters, and in the end the reader may have a tough time deciding which of them to root for. It's an absorbing story from Nesbo that will appeal to a variety of readers, especially to the fans of his Harry Hole novels. 1.5 'hysterical, predictable, tedious' stars!!Last year I read Nesbo's Macbeth and although very disappointed I was also fairly entertained and garnered a 2.5 star rating from me.

I felt that perhaps I might be more interested and impressed in his own original work rather than an adaptation of a classic. I was wrong.I picked this up as I needed some respite from killer clowns (It), a biography on Alexander the Great and some pop anthropology. I craved a dark exciting diversion and chose this 1.5 'hysterical, predictable, tedious' stars!!Last year I read Nesbo's Macbeth and although very disappointed I was also fairly entertained and garnered a 2.5 star rating from me.

I felt that perhaps I might be more interested and impressed in his own original work rather than an adaptation of a classic. I was wrong.I picked this up as I needed some respite from killer clowns (It), a biography on Alexander the Great and some pop anthropology.

I craved a dark exciting diversion and chose this book which has an average rating of 4.07. Nope, nope, nope!This started as a fairly interesting three star read that plummeted around the halfway mark with predictability, histrionic heroics and individual psychologies that were both simplistic and inconsistent. My eyes kept rolling, my predictions all came true and I was both agitated and bored while reading this. I skimmed the last third as I wanted to complete this pronto.I will not return to Nesbo. He is not for me and there are so many other authors that write mysteries and thrillers that I want to explore.

I have read every book in 's Harry Hole series and enjoyed them all so I decided it was time to try his stand alone books too. It was a good decision.is like a Harry book but with other police instead of Harry. Except of course the main character is an anti hero who you spend most of the book rooting for. If Harry had been there then Sonny would not have stood a chance:)There were so many twists and turns in this story that I almost lost track of what was happening but enjoyed I have read every book in 's Harry Hole series and enjoyed them all so I decided it was time to try his stand alone books too. It was a good decision.is like a Harry book but with other police instead of Harry.

Except of course the main character is an anti hero who you spend most of the book rooting for. If Harry had been there then Sonny would not have stood a chance:)There were so many twists and turns in this story that I almost lost track of what was happening but enjoyed the action which was ongoing and gripping. Sonny is a drug addict, escaped prisoner and multiple murderer but so charming and smart that I kept hoping the police would fail. Of course there is a grand finale where everyone shoots everyone else but you will have to read the book yourself to see what eventually happens to our hero.I am giving this five stars because it was so good I was unable to put it down!

I confess beginning The Son with a healthy degree of skepticism, I was continually trying to second guess the rationale for writing a police thriller sans everyone's favorite detective. Suffice to say I think my question was answered by the end of the novel (you won't be disappointed to pick up this book) While there are some similarities with the classic series, such as a flawed detective hero, Kripos fighting with the local crime squad (I guess its no different from the cliche of FBI taking I confess beginning The Son with a healthy degree of skepticism, I was continually trying to second guess the rationale for writing a police thriller sans everyone's favorite detective. Suffice to say I think my question was answered by the end of the novel (you won't be disappointed to pick up this book) While there are some similarities with the classic series, such as a flawed detective hero, Kripos fighting with the local crime squad (I guess its no different from the cliche of FBI taking over the locals investigation) The Son stands out as an unusual tale of revenge violence, redemption and morality.

Not wanted to exaggerate this novel too much, although it is very good, Nesbo almost reaches Shakespearean heights in his portrayal of needy characters making tragic choices.The plot is a slow but satisfying build. It takes a few chapters before the story starts to gather momentum, and most enjoyable part of the book is unlike a typical thriller where the majority of the impetus to keep reading is around solving the mystery, The Son successfully sucks you into the lives of the characters and wanting to see the outcome for them.So, for fans of Harry Hole, or Nesbo's other books (are there other books really?) The Son should be a stable in your diet. For newbies or even anti-fans, I still recommend The Son as a solid stand-alone book. Nesbo stays away from making this book too 'Nordic Noir' so if you're worried about reading something as heavy as a Larson book don't be (in fact I think this book is set in summer, if that happens in Norway!).4.5 Stars.

This is an excellent tale of revenge, superbly written and very enjoyable. I usually avoid mysteries with too many gory murder details; but, this one was a satisfying and dark tale of the struggle between good and evil. The protagonist in the audio version of this story was so soft-spoken and his enemies so reptilian that his unique ways of dispatching each malevolent character seemed totally justified.

It’s a stand-alone novel, which I prefer rather than a series. I was.4.5 Stars. This is an excellent tale of revenge, superbly written and very enjoyable.

I usually avoid mysteries with too many gory murder details; but, this one was a satisfying and dark tale of the struggle between good and evil. The protagonist in the audio version of this story was so soft-spoken and his enemies so reptilian that his unique ways of dispatching each malevolent character seemed totally justified.

It’s a stand-alone novel, which I prefer rather than a series. I was engrossed from the beginning to its karmic conclusion. Righteous Novel of RevengeWith 'Noisy Mating Sounds' and 'Many Loud Mating Noises'Mating Dance of American Southern Redneck MaleA righteous novel of revenge that races toward a feverish conclusion, by startling bends, dazzling drops, and some jerks and jolts past a few stun grenades. The story is a bit far-fetched though and ties together too tidily to have the terrific ring of realism that surrounds the great thrillers.Hilarious, unrealistic translation from Norwegian to English: a criminal Righteous Novel of RevengeWith 'Noisy Mating Sounds' and 'Many Loud Mating Noises'Mating Dance of American Southern Redneck MaleA righteous novel of revenge that races toward a feverish conclusion, by startling bends, dazzling drops, and some jerks and jolts past a few stun grenades. The story is a bit far-fetched though and ties together too tidily to have the terrific ring of realism that surrounds the great thrillers.Hilarious, unrealistic translation from Norwegian to English: a criminal turns volume to max on porn channel in hotel room to prevent his conversation from being bugged; leaves TV on when he departs. Management was unhappy when he arrived back next day because it fielded so many complaints about ' noisy mating sounds' and ' many loud mating noises' coming from the room during the night.Nothing like unintended comic relief in a suspense-filled book. 'The Son' is a standalone thriller written by Norwegian author Jo Nesbo and is a compelling, gripping and a highly enjoyable one too.The story flowed so well, it could have been a movie playing out in front of me, the characters were so vivid in my imagination that I saw each one clearly.

I really felt that the author truly wanted the reader to feel completely engaged with the plot so good was the writing and execution of the story.This is a quite a chunky book for your money too but because 'The Son' is a standalone thriller written by Norwegian author Jo Nesbo and is a compelling, gripping and a highly enjoyable one too.The story flowed so well, it could have been a movie playing out in front of me, the characters were so vivid in my imagination that I saw each one clearly. I really felt that the author truly wanted the reader to feel completely engaged with the plot so good was the writing and execution of the story.This is a quite a chunky book for your money too but because it's so absorbing I ended up flying through it.

Once I'd finished reading it, I was still thinking about the fantastically planned ending, it had a massive plot reveal that I did not see coming at all!This is isn't the first book I have read by this very successful author and it certainly won't be the last. I highly recommend 'The Son' to thriller readers young and old and would love one day to see this actually turned into a blockbuster movie!4.5 stars rounded up to 5. Norwegian Sonny Lofthus, a thirty-year-old heroin addict convicted of two murders, has been in Staten Prison for twelve years. Sonny was a promising athlete as as teen but lost his way after his police officer father, Ab Lofthus, committed suicide amid a corruption scandal involving a police mole. Sonny, in despair and needing heroin, has been an 'official scapegoat' for years, taking the blame for crimes committed by other people.

Just recently Sonny was allowed out on day release just when aNorwegian Sonny Lofthus, a thirty-year-old heroin addict convicted of two murders, has been in Staten Prison for twelve years. Sonny was a promising athlete as as teen but lost his way after his police officer father, Ab Lofthus, committed suicide amid a corruption scandal involving a police mole. Sonny, in despair and needing heroin, has been an 'official scapegoat' for years, taking the blame for crimes committed by other people.

Just recently Sonny was allowed out on day release just when a woman was murdered - and he's being coerced to take the blame. All this is engineered by a gang of ruthless criminals in cahoots with corrupt law enforcement officials.Then one day a fellow criminal in Staten Prison - dying of cancer and seeking absolution - admits to Sonny that his dad did not commit suicide but was murdered and framed. This galvanizes Sonny, who goes cold turkey and engineers a prison break.

Sonny then goes on a murderous rampage to get revenge against people who did wrong to his father and himself.Sonny's crimes come to be investigated by Simon Kefas, an Oslo homicide cop who was close to Ab Lofthus. Simon, now partnered with an ambititous young female homicide detective, is reputed to be an honest cop who detests police corruption. Simon has problems though; he's a recovering gambling addict with a vision-impaired wife who needs expensive surgery in the U.S. Story is pretty much as the blurb tell us. Sonny is in jail from last 12 years for accepting crimes which he has not committed but easy drugs and peaceful place is all that he wants. And these confessions are bringing him those. Things changed when a fellow prisoner tells him that his father was killed and not committed suicide, Sonny decides to come out and avenge his father.First the good things.

This is a stand alone book and a great story told in third person about Drug/Trafficking Lords vs Story is pretty much as the blurb tell us. Sonny is in jail from last 12 years for accepting crimes which he has not committed but easy drugs and peaceful place is all that he wants. And these confessions are bringing him those. Things changed when a fellow prisoner tells him that his father was killed and not committed suicide, Sonny decides to come out and avenge his father.First the good things. This is a stand alone book and a great story told in third person about Drug/Trafficking Lords vs Cops. Characters are really good. Simon Kefa, the good old and super intelligent cop, who happens to be a friend of Sonny's father.

His desire to help Sonny met resistance in his own department and also from the mafia. Things gets more complicated when Simon finds himself in need of a huge amount of money for his wife's operation. His assistant Kari is also an equally amazing and well drawn character. The mafia king and his minions are fearsome and believable.Now the bad things. Plot was unimpressive and it irked me how Sonny easily got hold of the people he wanted to kill. Someone who was using drugs from 14 years on regular basis suddenly quits and then turn into a superman with unimaginable powers and fighting techniques. Breaking prisons, law and evading bullets was like a child's play to him.

Oh and his love life is equally surprising. I still find it hard to believe how a woman like Martha could fall in love with him after knowing the truth.But it was an entertaining book if you're able to ignore above facts. I enjoyed it but it could have been better. This is the second book I've read by Jo Nesbo and I frankly couldn't get into the first. I was 'prevailed upon' by a Nesbo fan to try a different book, maybe not of the series Nesbo is well known for.I've got to say that this is an excellent book. Time and time again the plot seems to be heading one way only to shift and surprise me.

The characters while not all detailed are well done and throughout that book we will get to know Sonny better and better.I even got to like him. Which can seem a This is the second book I've read by Jo Nesbo and I frankly couldn't get into the first. I was 'prevailed upon' by a Nesbo fan to try a different book, maybe not of the series Nesbo is well known for.I've got to say that this is an excellent book. Time and time again the plot seems to be heading one way only to shift and surprise me. The characters while not all detailed are well done and throughout that book we will get to know Sonny better and better.I even got to like him. Which can seem a bit.weird.The depths of human nature come into view here and I suspect that on occasion you will (if you get involved in the book as I did) find your heart is involved to.again a bit odd for me.I can recommend this one and do. Although I own a slew of Nesbo’s Harry Hole books, I never did know where to begin.

So, when this stand-alone was offered, I decided to give it a go. Therefore, I can’t compare this to any book other than related thrillers or mysteries. It held its own, and I ripped through the pages in record time (just a few days), as I was riveted to the well-paced narrative. Nesbo did not squander character for plot; the main players were well-rounded and sympathetic.Sonny Lofthus, now thirty, has been in Although I own a slew of Nesbo’s Harry Hole books, I never did know where to begin. So, when this stand-alone was offered, I decided to give it a go. Therefore, I can’t compare this to any book other than related thrillers or mysteries. It held its own, and I ripped through the pages in record time (just a few days), as I was riveted to the well-paced narrative.

Nesbo did not squander character for plot; the main players were well-rounded and sympathetic.Sonny Lofthus, now thirty, has been in prison for twelve years, since his father’s death. Ab Lofthus, a police officer, apparently committed suicide, admitting to corruption in his suicide note.

Sonny was a wrestling champ at school with a good future ahead, but after Ab’s death, both he and his mother descended into despair. After his mother died of an overdose, Sonny became a heroin addict, and eventually agreed to take the fall for several murders and go to prison in return for being supplied heroin while locked up.In prison, Sonny stays chiefly silent, and is known for having healing hands, almost holy hands that mend the broken soul. During a session where he lays his hands on a fellow inmate, at the start of the book, Sonny learns some startling news about his father—that, in fact, he was killed, and the corruption placed on him was bogus. Jo Nesbo, author of the incredibly successful Harry Hole series, has written a fast paced and exciting stand alone thriller in “The Son.” Sonny Lofthus is a model prisoner at an Oslo jail. In prison for twelve years since the age of eighteen (for crimes he did not commit, but confesses to in return for a constant supply of drugs), he is a mysterious and charismatic figure. Seen as a healer and a confessor, the other prisoners go to him for absolution of their sins. As a child, Sonny idolised Jo Nesbo, author of the incredibly successful Harry Hole series, has written a fast paced and exciting stand alone thriller in “The Son.” Sonny Lofthus is a model prisoner at an Oslo jail.

In prison for twelve years since the age of eighteen (for crimes he did not commit, but confesses to in return for a constant supply of drugs), he is a mysterious and charismatic figure. Seen as a healer and a confessor, the other prisoners go to him for absolution of their sins. As a child, Sonny idolised his father, Ab Lofthus, a police officer who he believed committed suicide after admitting to charges of corruption. However, one of the prisoners then makes a confession that changes Sonny’s future forever, when he admits that his father was murdered.

Now Sonny, a man who has never lived on the outside since he was a child, an addict and a scapegoat, is out for vengeance.This is not a short read and it is also a book that you need to concentrate on, with plot twists and turns and a whole host of characters. The main storyline concerns Sonny and his desire for justice and the man who was his father’s best friend – Simon Kefas.

Kefas was a dedicated police officer, whose career ground to a halt after his investigation into fraud and corruption saw him disgraced as a gambler. Now a changed man, his only wish is to save the eyesight of his wife, and somehow make amends to her. Along with his new young partner, he is called to investigate the death of the prison chaplain, which then leads him headlong into the search for his friend’s son.If you want a real roller coaster of a ride, this thriller will give it to you. It is extremely violent, but then that is to be expected from Mr Nesbo. This is real, nitty gritty noir. There are gangsters, an awful lot of murders, brutality, drugs, corruption and characters that you will really care about.

Sonny is the main character in the novel and he is an odd mix of innocence and single mindedness. Along the way he will inspire all sorts of emotions, including love and gratitude; yet his killing spree drives the book forward. At the end of this novel you cannot fail to be impressed by Jo Nesbo’s ability to write thrillers like nobody else – these are not pulp trash, despite the amount of violence, but peopled with excellent characters and a really exciting plot. Lastly, I received a copy of this book from the publishers, via NetGalley, for review.

AudibleWell.Now I know:There ARE corrupted cops in Norway and.mafia!I mean, if it were a novel set in Italy, Russia, Latin America or even USA, no one would have been surprised. REALLY?!Oh YES.They are the worst. Or at least I blindly ate up the whole story, and I am NOT GOING to question ANYTHING here.

I sat on the edge of my seat and went almost crazy because the tension in many situations was UNBEARABLE. I got more grey hair, that's for sure.But what a great AudibleWell.Now I know:There ARE corrupted cops in Norway and.mafia!I mean, if it were a novel set in Italy, Russia, Latin America or even USA, no one would have been surprised. REALLY?!Oh YES.They are the worst.

Or at least I blindly ate up the whole story, and I am NOT GOING to question ANYTHING here. I sat on the edge of my seat and went almost crazy because the tension in many situations was UNBEARABLE. I got more grey hair, that's for sure.But what a great story, what an excellent idea.Ingeniously implemented, brilliantly written. With one of the most unique and endearing lone justice warrior who seeks revenge against evil.With THIS terrific suspense novel got my WHOLE attention.Oh yes, he did.

I am now a Jo Nesbo fan. His fast-paced stand-alone thriller has a terrific father-son revenge plot. The main characters are quite likable even when not the good guys. 30 year old, former addict Sonny Loftus, has a wonderfully calm voice when listening to the audiobook. I really enjoyed the interaction between Sonny, who is out to seek revenge for his father's death, and Simon Kefas, the veteran homicide detective assigned to the case.Prior to The Son I have only read the first of the Harry I am now a Jo Nesbo fan. His fast-paced stand-alone thriller has a terrific father-son revenge plot. The main characters are quite likable even when not the good guys.

30 year old, former addict Sonny Loftus, has a wonderfully calm voice when listening to the audiobook. I really enjoyed the interaction between Sonny, who is out to seek revenge for his father's death, and Simon Kefas, the veteran homicide detective assigned to the case.Prior to The Son I have only read the first of the Harry Hole's series. I'm looking forward to continuing on.A 4.5 out of 5 stars.

3.5 StarsWhenever I read a Jo Nesbo book, it has some great, thrilling parts and some interesting plot twists. But, it also has a lot of slower parts and places where I am confused about what exactly is going on.

The Son was not an exception.Each little anecdote about 'The Son' and the details of each revenge was great. But, the overall plot about the mole, drug trade, and corruption was kind of convoluted, confusing, and sometimes 3.5 StarsWhenever I read a Jo Nesbo book, it has some great, thrilling parts and some interesting plot twists.

But, it also has a lot of slower parts and places where I am confused about what exactly is going on. The Son was not an exception.Each little anecdote about 'The Son' and the details of each revenge was great. But, the overall plot about the mole, drug trade, and corruption was kind of convoluted, confusing, and sometimes boring.I wouldn't say it's a bad book by any means, just a bit difficult to follow or stay into at times. I have a new favorite author: Jo Nesbo. (No doubt kudos are owed to the unsung translator, too.) The Son is one of the best police procedural/action/crime novels I've read in the last 12 months.

The characters, even minor ones, ring true, with the single exception (to me) of Kari Adel, who seemed to exist solely as a conduit for communicating facts to the reader which wouldn't have been in the possession of one of the other main characters - but this is a minor criticism. Plot pacing, I have a new favorite author: Jo Nesbo. (No doubt kudos are owed to the unsung translator, too.) The Son is one of the best police procedural/action/crime novels I've read in the last 12 months. The characters, even minor ones, ring true, with the single exception (to me) of Kari Adel, who seemed to exist solely as a conduit for communicating facts to the reader which wouldn't have been in the possession of one of the other main characters - but this is a minor criticism. Plot pacing, complexity, authenticity, consistency - The Son has it all - even a generally 'happy' ending - in the context of this genre. I'd swear Nesbo is a Poe fan for his approach to writing - nary a wasted or superfluous word, and each one is well-chosen.I look forward to spending the rest of the summer reading Nesbo's previously published works!

After reading and thoroughly enjoying Nesbo’s Headhunters, I dived into this one: my second Nesbo book. I almost gave up on it at chapter ten. Too many characters introduced too quickly, and too much chopping and changing from one scenario to another. Something, however, made me give it a little more time and by chapter 13 I was hooked to the point where I struggled to put it down.

The characters just grew on me, I guess, and I needed to see where it was going to end up.You almost lost me, Mr After reading and thoroughly enjoying Nesbo’s Headhunters, I dived into this one: my second Nesbo book. I almost gave up on it at chapter ten. Too many characters introduced too quickly, and too much chopping and changing from one scenario to another.

Something, however, made me give it a little more time and by chapter 13 I was hooked to the point where I struggled to put it down. The characters just grew on me, I guess, and I needed to see where it was going to end up.You almost lost me, Mr Nesbo, but you pulled me back in good style. A quarter of a star deducted for coming close to denying me an enjoyable read: 4.75 rounded up to 5. Visit the blog-Sonny Lofthus have been lied to all of his life.

His dad whom he literally worshiped turn out to be mole inside the police department hence helping out the Twins to run there business of drugs allover the Norway. Sonny have been into the jail for fifteen years now serving for the crime he didn't committed. He also acts as a confessor to other inmates. When one the an inmates confess the truth about his father, Sonny Lofthus decides to run Visit the blog-Sonny Lofthus have been lied to all of his life. His dad whom he literally worshiped turn out to be mole inside the police department hence helping out the Twins to run there business of drugs allover the Norway. Sonny have been into the jail for fifteen years now serving for the crime he didn't committed.

He also acts as a confessor to other inmates. When one the an inmates confess the truth about his father, Sonny Lofthus decides to run away from the jail and pay the actual criminals for their crimes.A fast paced thriller from Jo Nesbo, enjoyable from the first page to the very end. A son whose hero was his father was pictured like demon in his eyes, a dream to become a police shattered, and ended up being a junkie. There was pace in the story,have the emotions and all other elements to make a book enjoyable.Rating: 4.2/5. Sonny Lofthus is in prison, listening in silence to the confessions of his prisonmates who are convinced he can grant them forgiveness for their sins. But one of them confesses something a little too close to Sonny's heart and all of sudden Sonny needs to get out; get out of prison, get out of a false confession he's been forced to make, get out of this junkie life he's been living.Ahhh, Nesbo.

You have redeemed yourself in my eyes. His two shorter, first-person novels, Headhunters and Blood Sonny Lofthus is in prison, listening in silence to the confessions of his prisonmates who are convinced he can grant them forgiveness for their sins. But one of them confesses something a little too close to Sonny's heart and all of sudden Sonny needs to get out; get out of prison, get out of a false confession he's been forced to make, get out of this junkie life he's been living.Ahhh, Nesbo. You have redeemed yourself in my eyes. His two shorter, first-person novels, Headhunters and Blood On Snow, were lacklustre and kind of pathetic (to be brisk), but with this third-person good ole Coppers versus Robbers tale I'm happy to say I like Nesbo again.It wasn't such a quick read (I still managed it in one day, though) and it was developed and well thought-through like his Harry Hole novels always were. I didn't find any of the characters particularly interesting or likeable, but when you're choosing between criminals and corrupt police officers and pathetic little women you don't really have much to choose from.

A great, quickk crime-thriller read from an author who is a little up and down, but still worth a couple of hours of your time.

A mainstay of contemporary Scandinavian noir, Jo Nesbo’s Harry Hole thrillers are amongst the bestselling crime novels in the world. A complex character, chain-smoking, hard-drinking and uncompromising, Harry Hole is for many readers the ultimate detective; a fascinating anti-hero as conflicted as he is brilliant. Taking readers from Hole’s home territory of Oslo to Australia and Thailand, this is a truly transnational series that is worth sampling from the very beginning.