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dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I rate simply: 5 = liked it, 3 = meh, and 1 = didn't like it
A very compelling read although I would have been perfectly fine without the 'falling in love' aspect which seemed contrived. I'm not sure why every novelist feels as though we have to have some sort of romance. Regardless, it was very enjoyable and I will read more Nesbo as this was my first. I found this novel in one of our free (nook) libraries in manitou springs, co that is decorated like the tardis. I am going to return it there this week!
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
'The Son' is messy and chaotic. It is an avalanche of plot, nothing stands in its way, characters are all moulded and enfolded in its slide downward. This is not a bad way to write, Charles Dickens wrote this way successfully for years, and nothing stood in his way of his plots, he even spontaneously combusted one poor chap who was holding up proceedings.
Did I just compare Jo Nesbo to Charles Dickens? Yeah maybe, I have no shame. Both authors do and did delight in the gritty urban setting, where greed and wealth rule over each decision, and as mentioned above both plot driven writers with the force of a train. Though to be fair Dickens could be more elegant with distinct characters peppered throughout. Nesbo's characters do tend to disappear back into the plot when their usefulness is over, so they all tend to look alike. Though complaining about that is like complaining a Rubin has sauerkraut, it is what you get when your order that sandwich.
But that is not to say I could not really put this book down, from the moment certain seeds are planted it keeps going. Even though it was a little cheesy, the Christ like 'Son', complete with a red beard at the beginning of the novel, goes around dealing out forgiveness and judgement, in Nesbo's hands it is a only a light cheddar taste. But the story of redemption is a strong one, and I cannot wait to see the movie.
Did I just compare Jo Nesbo to Charles Dickens? Yeah maybe, I have no shame. Both authors do and did delight in the gritty urban setting, where greed and wealth rule over each decision, and as mentioned above both plot driven writers with the force of a train. Though to be fair Dickens could be more elegant with distinct characters peppered throughout. Nesbo's characters do tend to disappear back into the plot when their usefulness is over, so they all tend to look alike. Though complaining about that is like complaining a Rubin has sauerkraut, it is what you get when your order that sandwich.
But that is not to say I could not really put this book down, from the moment certain seeds are planted it keeps going. Even though it was a little cheesy, the Christ like 'Son', complete with a red beard at the beginning of the novel, goes around dealing out forgiveness and judgement, in Nesbo's hands it is a only a light cheddar taste. But the story of redemption is a strong one, and I cannot wait to see the movie.
Masooooooo!
Ty Nesbø jeden uličnický.. cos mi to provedl?
Nemůžu uvěřit, že to přiznávám, ale já cítila - SOUCIT!
Bouchněte šampáňo. Fakt je to soucit. Pche.
V průběhu čtení jsem tě litovala, Sonny Lofthusi!
(A to k vrahům chovám většinou jen nekonečný obdiv.)
AŤ ŽIJE POMSTA! :3
A ten závěr..? Emotivní jako čunče! HEHEHE..
Jen bych vám ráda řekla.. JÁ TO VĚDĚLA.
Přečtěte si to.
Ty Nesbø jeden uličnický.. cos mi to provedl?
Nemůžu uvěřit, že to přiznávám, ale já cítila - SOUCIT!
Bouchněte šampáňo. Fakt je to soucit. Pche.
V průběhu čtení jsem tě litovala, Sonny Lofthusi!
(A to k vrahům chovám většinou jen nekonečný obdiv.)
AŤ ŽIJE POMSTA! :3
A ten závěr..? Emotivní jako čunče! HEHEHE..
Jen bych vám ráda řekla.. JÁ TO VĚDĚLA.
Přečtěte si to.
I've read a couple of Jo Nesbo's books now & enjoyed them all. This book is a stand alone thriller & not one of his hugely successful Harry Hole series. Set in Oslo, it is a riveting read with a whole slew of flawed characters and a plot that keeps you guessing as the son of a murdered cop (or was it suicide), seeks revenge on those responsible.
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes