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Want a good read? This is a very good one. But be warned, Redbreast, although a little disjointed, and therefore harder to read, is a better place to start the Harry Hole series from. If you dont start from there some things might not make sense. In fact you will miss out on what is actually a continuation of the plot from the first book in some ways.Of course Nemesis comes in between just to confuse us all! But what ever you decide to do, this book is well written, as Nesbo really gets into his stride. The plot is full of twists and turns that you just dont expect so that makes it all the more enthralling! It is the kind of page turner that is really good for long air journeys or for sitting up late reading with page turning excitement! Characterisations? Oh yes! Very well constructed and keenly observed! Above all enjoy this Norwegian treasure!
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Another Hole in One
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Another great adventure for Harry Hole who could become quite an addictive hero - just when you thought you'd met enough alcoholic divorcee detectives he's a breath of fresh air. Do read this after Redbreast - for the correct chronological order - it will make more sense of the story. Nesbo's plotting is original, his characters never less than interesting and his dialogue quirky and wry but rarely forced. The hunt for "the serial killer who leaves cryptic clues" scenario threatens at times to become Agatha Christie melodrama but stick with it - the plots twists and jumps with plenty of tension and the procedural and forensic detail, deductive reasoning and narcotic aided inspiration make this a dense and exciting ride. Highly recommended.
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Please read Redbreast first
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Of the crime novels I have read in the last year this was my favourite and this includes offerings from Hennig Mankell,John Harvey,both books by that Icelandic bloke,Michael Connelly and Minette Walters.I was surprised that I would warm to a character with the name Harry Hole,( is this a strange translation of a Norwegian name?) but as a dysfunctional character he beats the hell out of Wallander or Rebus.
I liked the book so much that I was almost beside myself with excitement when I found what I thought was the sequel in the form of The Redbreast.It was a big disappointment to discover that allthough this book was printed after Devils Star it is in fact the first book. So if you are new to Jo Nesbo please read Redbreast first and you wont be disappointed.
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A Seriously Good Thriller
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Thriller or crime novel ? It seems to be one then the other. But no matter, either way it is a treat to read. The spare, descriptive style of the early chapters gives way to a richer, more complex and emotionally literate style - perhaps a paradigm of development of the central character: Harry Hole. Harry Hole - where does one begin ? - Hole v Rebus in the Inadequate Human Being Stakes ? Hole is a winner by a distance - but in such a way that we might be tempted to invite him into our front room for a psychotherapy session. Plenty of twists and turns and a gripping climax (kept me up to almost 1am - and that's rare these days!).
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Takk!
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A serial killer. An alcoholic cop in trouble with his superiors. Yes, the ingredients seem familiar, but Jo Nesbo's The Devil's Star rings a few changes and is an extremely promising introduction to Oslo detective Harry Hole. The solution to the story is all but unguessable and along the way Nesbo gives a refreshing insight into Norwegian society and creates a series of vivid character portraits that add considerable depth to what might have been formulaic material. I particularly liked the relationship between Hole and his nemesis Waaler, the latter a truly repellent character. The plotting is tight, with red herrings judiciously deployed, whilst throughout the writing is measured, sardonic, compelling. Often lurid, with the cast's sexual pecadilloes explored to telling effect, the next in the series cannot come too soon.
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