Jo Nesbo does it again with Harry Hole

Having bought paperback versions of Jo Nesbo books and enjoyed his complicated plots and wonderful use of language I thought I'd like to have the same stories read to me...and they are wonderful. Riding along on the sonerous tones of Sean Barretts voice the plots spread before you and the once read words marry with the spoken images seamlessly. For me Harry Hole is alive, a flawed detective uncertain of his powers and well aware as to the depth of his failings. There are tragic moments when Harry is enveloped in nightmares that spill into his reality though unbeknown to him actually focus the perception that makes him the excellent, though misunderstood, detective he is. I have now heard all the Harry Hole stories and recommend them 100%.

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Another excellent work

Dark and moody stuff. Great story with a thrilling climax. Harry is a well drawn deeply flawed character with great intelligence.

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Up to yet I think this villain is the creepiest!

What did you like most about The Devil's Star: A Harry Hole Thriller, Book 5?

This is A very clever book with the worlds creepiest badie

Who was your favorite character and why?

Harry of course

What does Sean Barrett bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?

I enjoy being able to garden and listen to my story I also enjoy the fact that Sean pronounces the names etc correctly.

If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Where villains lay beneath your nose!

Any additional comments?

Brilliant I would recommend to anyone who loves a good yarn.

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Not so bleak

I almost didn't download this, as I have listened to Harry Hole books before and i end up feeling like topping myself. Maybe this is an earlier one, but it wasn't a bad yarn and he left the booze alone....

Let's hope he cheers up a bit for the next book!

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Nice

This was my first Audible book by Jo Nesbo and I was quit happy with it. It has a good plot and was nicely read by Sean Barrett. Harry Hole is a well written character, a flawed, but brilliant detective with an unhealthy relationship to alcohol and tortured by a traumatic memory from his childhood and longing for the love of his live. Can recommend this book.

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the Devil's Star

not only an exciting and intriguing story line in terms of a thriller, but a portrayal of a very human, flawed and strangely lovable main character, who despite all of his personal problems has real integrity and loyalty. It also tackles to some extent the social issues of drug use, alcoholism, racism and sexuality in a sensitive yet direct manner, and the narrative held me from start to finish - its a book one can listen to several times over and still enjoy. I can highly recommend it.

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Absorbing!

If you could sum up The Devil's Star: A Harry Hole Thriller, Book 5 in three words, what would they be?

Complex, Emotional, Dark

Who was your favorite character and why?

Wonderful! was all the way with Harry Hole I wanted to scream and shout at him to get a grip not to give up.. also what deliciously complex characters especially the antag Tom. Gripped from beginning to end I loved the twists turns and assumptions I had first made where tossed out and burned as the story unfolded.

Have you listened to any of Sean Barrett’s other performances? How does this one compare?

Sean Barret's performance was flawless as usual, you are able easily to distinguish each of the characters, it is like a cinematic reel of film in your head, to me the narrator is just as important as the story it self.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

My favourite part had to be the lift scene, the accumulation of years of angst and hostilities between the two foes as there can only be one winner, superbly drawn, tense .

Any additional comments?

You cannot go wrong with Nesbo, but I would start at the beginning of this story arc if you want the full impact which is '.The Redbreast' and 'Snowman'.

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Excellent, a must read!

Loved it, couldn't put it down. One of my favourites and certainly recommend it. Enjoy!

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Fantastic

My last 5 reads been all Jo Nesbo. And I've already downloaded book 6. Really br8. Can be a little slow at times but on whole 14 hours well spent.

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Hard to Take Earphones off!

A beautifully crafted story which all pulls together into a powerful conclusion. The narrator is highly skilled and provies clear cut voices to the characters which makes for a powerful and precise listening experience. The tale is modern and does not avoid honest language when the characters demand it, but ths is not over-offensive and adds to the pace of events. if you enjoy modern detective crime, it is a must-have. I am devastated to have got to the end of my listen to this book and will sulk unreservedly.

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