Comments on: REVIEW: ‘The Redbreast’ (2000) by Jo Nesbø

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REVIEW: ‘Nemesis’ (2002) by Jo Nesbø — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 10:13:33 +0000

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By: Lynn Spencer

Lynn Spencer — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:49:11 +0000

@Keishon – Am reading Nemesis now and things are getting very interesting with regard to that loose end.

I’m enjoying this book so much, I may have to cave and hit up Book Depository for more of the series since Amazon has so few available in USA.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 12:02:57 +0000

@Li: If you prefer to avoid spoilers, do try to start with The Redbreast. I hope you like it!

By: Li

Li — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 16:18:06 +0000

You and Keishon have convinced me – I’m requesting this one from my library as well. Nemesis was on the shelves when I popped in earlier today, but I’m determined to read this series in order!

By: Sarah

Sarah — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:16:07 +0000

@Keishon: THANK YOU for suggesting this series to me! I'm delighted to hear that The Leopard will be published next year. It's already out in German translation. Actually, the entire Harry Hole series has been translated into German, including the first two books. I wonder why they chose not to translate them into English? According the reviews I read, the first book is not as good as the rest of the series - typical first novel flaws - but the second one got really positive feedback from readers. Fingers crossed they are eventually available in English. @Renee: I'd love to hear what you think of the series. Enjoy!

By: Renee

Renee — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:01:53 +0000

I’ve been meaning to get to this series, especially after reading what Keishon has had to say about it. Thanks, Sarah for another push in that direction. Gonna head over to the library site to request it!

By: Keishon

Keishon — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:39:20 +0000

YES! *fist bump* Isn’t Jo Nesbo an awesome writer? So glad you all started from the beginning because the loose ends will get resolved in the latter books (Nemesis and The Devils Star). I enjoyed Nemesis (B+ read for me) but it ranks lower in my enjoyment scale when compared to The Devil’s Star and The Redeemer which were both A reads for me. I just recently got the latest translated Harry Hole book, The Snowman but am resisting it right now. I want to read The Redbreast first (yes, I started backwards). Just read where the next Harry Hole book, The Leopard, will be translated for 2011 release. Nesbo is a great plotter. I can’t recall a boring middle in his books. I also love how he has all these dangling threads and how he eventually ties up most of them at the end of the book. The one loose thread that you all are referring to is a really nice one that gets more and more interesting as it goes along with a fantastic ending. Just saying. Take care all.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:26:14 +0000

@Lynn Spencer: I have a feeling that the loose end you're referring to will be resolved later in the series. At least I'm assuming it will be!

By: Lynn Spencer

Lynn Spencer — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:53:34 +0000

I really enjoyed this book, though there was that one loose end… I do hope the first two books get translated – I want as many of these as possible!