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Police
- Narrated by: Sean Barrett
- Length: 17 hrs and 3 mins
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Summary
The police urgently need Harry Hole. A killer is stalking Oslo’s streets. Police officers are being slain at the scenes of crimes they once investigated, but failed to solve. The murders are brutal, the media reaction hysterical. But this time, Harry can’t help anyone.
For years, detective Harry Hole has been at the centre of every major criminal investigation in Oslo. His dedication to his job and his brilliant insights have saved the lives of countless people. But now, with those he loves most facing terrible danger, Harry can’t protect anyone. Least of all himself.
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- Scullywag
- 20-09-13
Not an easy book to review
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
I would recommend this book to all lovers of a good crime story even if they have not read any of the other books in the series
What did you like best about this story?
It's very difficult to say very much about Police without giving away spoilers and I don't want to do that because in this case, it really would spoil the book for those who have not listened yet. I will say it goes down as one of my favourites in the series. Jo Nesbo has delivered yet another gruesome but addictive not put downable tale of murder and mayhem in Norway.
Have you listened to any of Sean Barrett’s other performances? How does this one compare?
Sean Barrett does his usual outstanding best in Police. For me, Sean Barrett IS Harry. Nobody else will do.
If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?
He's Back
Any additional comments?
If you have enjoyed the life and times of Harry as much as I have, you will not want to miss this book.
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- Judith
- 05-10-13
Harry's Back
If you could sum up Police in three words, what would they be?
Exciting Fast Brilliant
Who was your favorite character and why?
Harry, closely followed by Beatte
What does Sean Barrett bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?
He can be relied on not to led the listener down with errors in tone or pronunciation. The way his voice changes tone appropriately conveys so much about the plot and characters.
Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
Both but I don't want to say which made me laugh or cry or I'd give too much away.
Any additional comments?
Jo Nesbo and Harry Hole at their best.
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- Becki
- 29-09-13
As you'd expect.
Without any spoilers it's hard to say too much! Barrett is as amazing as always and there is edge-of-seat tension as always.
I'm getting a bit bored of the 'Oh my God it's him/her....oh no it's not it's him/her.....oh no it's....' style that Nesbo uses. It's a good technique but he's starting to over-play it, it feels too contrived and as a listener I feel that some bits are deliberately kept back in order to build suspense, which of course they are, but Nesbo's skill is not letting you reslise that!
Still, it's another great story with loads of twists and sets up the next one.......
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- Judy
- 29-10-13
You need a strong stomach!
What did you like best about this story?
Well written characterisation. Many twists and turns - impossible to tell when and what the next scary experience is going to be. I actually jumped chapters when i just couldn't take any more horrors - especially late at night. Still good and had to finish the book.
Have you listened to any of Sean Barrett’s other performances? How does this one compare?
No but he's good varying from creepy to warm perfectly.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Yes - gripping yes but also a lot of Norwegian names to get your head around - the women's names were easier.
Any additional comments?
It is going to be a long tome until I can get the 'eyeballs' and fridge episode out of my mind!
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- Bibliophile
- 17-10-13
Still going
I thought this would be a prequel, as in the last Harry Hole he was killed off, but it said on the cover - he's back - so I'm not giving anything away. Throughout the book this uncertainty continues. People get knocked off but will it be who you think, and by the person you thought?
The author keeps it up right to the end.
Excellent
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- angela
- 11-10-13
Captivating..
I've been waiting with great excitement to read the latest Harry Hole offering and have not been disappointed. I thought I was at the start actually, gutted in fact... but as the book progressed I was elated. Brilliantly crafted and possibly the best one yet... certainly my favourite. I think each one gets better and feel in a happy place that there might be more to come. Sean Barrett is just about the best narrator there is. He's just amazing and I love his voice. He is the perfect Harry... Thanks to all involved for providing such wonderful entertainment. It's so good I'm on my second run to catch the inevitable bits you miss the first time...
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- Louise
- 01-10-13
Stunning
Marvellous ...made even more marvellous by Sean Barrett...welcome back Harry...seventeen hours of unadulterated bliss which passed too quickly!
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- Kieran
- 08-01-14
Wanted more at the end
Who was your favorite character and why?
Valentine. Reminded me of Joker in Dark Knight, cunning and patient.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Not really possible. So many plot twists that it makes for fun reading in bite sized parts.
Any additional comments?
I have to assume there will be a follow up to this, as technically the case isn't anywhere near solved at the end. Which is disappointing.
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- Melvin
- 08-11-13
Classic Nesbo
Would you listen to Police again? Why?
The detail is so tight, no wasted words, no filling or padding out. Listening again is almost a requirement to catch it all.
What was one of the most memorable moments of Police?
Rachael allowing Ceilia into the flat.
What does Sean Barrett bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?
Mood and pace.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
no, to be savoured over several 2 hour sessions
Any additional comments?
More Harry Hole please.
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- DS
- 23-10-13
Faultless - tense, passionate, complex, human
Would you listen to Police again? Why?
Brilliant book - was sad when it finished, as with all the other Jo Nesbo Harry H thrillers. Beautifully narrated as well!
What was one of the most memorable moments of Police?
Spoilers (even though I try to avoid) - there are several but the one where the police academy teacher is introduced, and how the story unfolds, very literally, towards the end. Amazing, inter-woven, writing.
Which character – as performed by Sean Barrett – was your favourite?
Literally all. Whilst not "trying too hard" you could still distinguish the characters from Mr. Barrett's very nuanced reading, even female voices. Perfection.
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