![]() Come on Auntie, Xmas is just around the corner, surely we deserve it? Similar to Wallender, it would make a great BBC series, even if they might have to tone the gore down a bit, and we have the perfect actor to take the part of Harry Hole Christopher Eccleston. As a frequent visitor to Oslo I recognise many of the place names and references even if I can't always place them on a map or in relation to each other. Jo Nesbo's writing helps you move rapidly through the pages so credit also to the translator, Don Bartlett if the same as for The Snowman. As with other books in the series, the plot interweaves a number of themes and has one or two rewarding twists towards the end. For me one of the best of the series and better than The Snowman which seemed to be the book which helped Jo Nesbo reach a wider audience (but I could be wrong.) Harry Hole could easily become a typical detective cliche but somehow Jo Nesbo pitches him just right to remain sympathetic and realistic. ![]() I have read all of those in this collection but just finished The Redeemer, so a little out of sequence, and my comments relate to this. ![]()
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