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The Kingdom

By: Jo Nesbø
Narrated by: Sean Barrett
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About this listen

Brought to you by Penguin.

A stunning new standalone thriller from the author of the best-selling Harry Hole series.

In the far north of Norway a man lives a peaceful existence. However, one day his younger brother, always the more successful and charming of the two, turns up to visit, accompanied by his new wife. It soon turns out that the little brother is not quite as angelic as he seems.

Set in a small town filled with secrets, this compellingly dark thriller from the Sunday Times number one best seller has a plot as explosive and multi-layered as any of the Harry Hole novels.

Jo Nesbo has sold over 45 million books worldwide.

©2020 Jo Nesbo (P)2020 Penguin Audio Crime Thrillers Family Life Genre Fiction International Mystery & Crime Mystery Small Town & Rural Suspense Thriller & Suspense Emotionally Gripping Exciting Scary Fiction

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The Kingdom is a stunning novel from a storyteller with few equals (Jon Coates)
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Really surprised to read some of the negative reviews on this. They must have been listening to a different book.
Long but fast paced and just a really gripping tale that had me hooked to the end. I thought the ending was just perfect and didn’t see it coming in the classic nesbo way. As always flourless narration from Barrett. Sad when it was over

Huge Nesbo fan and I rate this as his best yet

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The plot was well paced and the development of all the characters was very interesting.
Not merely a crime novel , but Nesbo lets the reader into the thoughts behind just a story. He has produced a very worthwhile piece. A troubling theme perhaps, but like all of his main characters in his past works , a presentation of ideas and concepts worth examining. There are no heroes in this novel, but just many flawed people that reflect humanity as it is.
Sean Barrett was a pleasure to listen to. His timing and delivery helped the book along

Exciting

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Great narration and a pretty good story but to be honest I could listen to Sean Barrett read the phone book!

Sean Barrett is the best

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Another really great book from Jo Nesbo. Very different pace and feel to the Harry Hole series, more reminiscence of Head Hunters.
An interesting plot that is never predictable, but there is a sombre feel to the whole book which ventures into some pretty dark places making for a difficult listen at times.

I can see some of the Harry Hole fan club won't like this one, but personally I think this is one of his best. Just not much of a 'pleaser'.

Sean Barrett's narration is brilliant as always.

A fantastic but dark listen.

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A dreary predictable story which was strung out for far too long. Save your money

Not as good as other books

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