I consider myself a book lover. I have even worked in a book store. Still, I don’t read as many books as I used to. I am trying to get into a good reading habit again by letting myself read some real page turners. I am continuing the journey of catching bad guys with detective Harry Hole through the great criminal novels of Norwegian author Jo Nesbø. Book number four, Nemesis (Sorgenfri, 2002), stands out as even better than the three former, and I really find the plot engaging. I guess some Americans have enjoyed the novel as well; it has been nominated for the Edgar Allan Poe Award for best mystery novel in 2009.
I don’t read many crime novels, but I really enjoy Nesbø’s writing style. Reading the books chronologically enhances the experience a lot, so I guess I am not recommending Nemesis just like that. I recommend the whole story of protagonist Harry Hole from the first book The Bat Man (Flaggermusmannen, 1997) to the latest release, Panserhjerte (not translated yet).
I’m not that in to the series about Harry Hole, but Nesbøs 2008 book Hodejegerne (the headhunters) I can warmly recommend. The first part of the book is so well written and fascinating it’s hard to stop reading.
…and then you get bored for the 2nd half? ;) Still, I think I will give The Headhunters a try when I am sure Harry has caught all the bad guys.