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Bloed op sneeuw
by Annelies de Vroom, Jo Nesbø
"Blood on Snow" is the newest book from Norwegian author Jo Nesbo. It's the first book in a two book series with the second book being "Midnight Sun", expected in 2016. Contrary to what we're used to from Nesbo it's a rather short book, not even counting 200 pages (more on this at the end). Also important to know is that after "The Son" we have again a book without main Nesbo protagonist Harry Hole.
Main character this time is Olav, a 'fixer' for one of the biggest crime lords in Oslo. His newest assignment is to 'fix' the wife of his boss. Unfortunately he falls in love the moment he sees her and from there Olav stumbles from one problem into another.
It's again good writing from Nesbo with an intruiging story. Unfortunately it's only a short story and it doesn't provide the depth we're used to from Nesbo, and we certainly don't get the many unexpected plot twist Nesbo is known for. It still remains a very enjoyable read and it isn't all that predictable either ... otherwise it wouldn't be a real Nesbo.
So, again a nice book from Nesbo, definitely not his best work, but still recommended to all Nesbo fans!
Rating: 7/10
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If I need to give one point of critic, this goes to the Publisher. It's a very short book, only counting 184 pages in a large print, and equal to a 100 pages book in a normal print (roughly estimated). Still the Publisher decided to price the book at €17.90!!! Way to much in my opinion. I wouldn't have bought it if I didn't have any coupons that were about to expire (not even if Nesbo is one of my favourite authors). In the end I only payed €8.90 thanks to this, but still I don't consider this fair pricing from the Publisher.
Main character this time is Olav, a 'fixer' for one of the biggest crime lords in Oslo. His newest assignment is to 'fix' the wife of his boss. Unfortunately he falls in love the moment he sees her and from there Olav stumbles from one problem into another.
It's again good writing from Nesbo with an intruiging story. Unfortunately it's only a short story and it doesn't provide the depth we're used to from Nesbo, and we certainly don't get the many unexpected plot twist Nesbo is known for. It still remains a very enjoyable read and it isn't all that predictable either ... otherwise it wouldn't be a real Nesbo.
So, again a nice book from Nesbo, definitely not his best work, but still recommended to all Nesbo fans!
Rating: 7/10
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If I need to give one point of critic, this goes to the Publisher. It's a very short book, only counting 184 pages in a large print, and equal to a 100 pages book in a normal print (roughly estimated). Still the Publisher decided to price the book at €17.90!!! Way to much in my opinion. I wouldn't have bought it if I didn't have any coupons that were about to expire (not even if Nesbo is one of my favourite authors). In the end I only payed €8.90 thanks to this, but still I don't consider this fair pricing from the Publisher.