The Son
By Jo Nesbø & Don Bartlett
- Release Date: 2014-05-13
- Genre: Mysteries & Thrillers
Description
INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER • From the author of the bestselling Harry Hole series comes an electrifying tale of vengeance set amid Oslo's brutal hierarchy of corruption.
“The crime author of the moment.”—The New York Times Book Review
Sonny Lofthus has been in prison for almost half his life: serving time for crimes he didn't commit. In exchange, he gets an uninterrupted supply of heroin—and a stream of fellow prisoners seeking out his Buddha-like absolution. Years earlier Sonny’s father, a corrupt cop, took his own life rather than face exposure. Now Sonny is the center of a vortex of corruption: prison staff, police, lawyers, a desperate priest—all of them focused on keeping him stoned and jailed. When Sonny discovers a shocking truth about his father’s suicide, he makes a brilliant escape and begins hunting down the people responsible for his and his father’s demise. But he's also being hunted, and by enemies too many to count. Two questions remain: who will get to him first, and what will he do when he’s cornered?
Reviews
Good read
5By Bh8640Good bookA Crime Thriller Masterpiece...
5By maxt997The characters were very complex and human that they build a powerful vibe of storytelling in this book! In addition, the twists were so unexpected and compelling!One of his best
5By Caxaen22Couldn’t put it down......The Son
5By ArtymusicianThis was an outstanding book. However, I knew from the descriptions it would be very difficult to read. The characters were unforgettable and reflected the best (good) and worst (evil) of human behavior. I found myself thinking about Sonny, Simon, and the unspeakable horrors of human trafficking, addiction, greed, and corruption, leading to horrific consequences and destruction of innocent lives and families.Nesbø keeps getting better
5By GarrisonI have read everyone of his stories especially losing the Harry Hole canon. He is the prototype of the can't put it down thriller writer. And the writing is so good! This book seemed the best I can remember with Simon being such a flawed, human and wise cop as well as Sonny such an amazing convict. Nesbø has it all with great action, elegant descriptions, wonderful characters and a fine sense of morality as well. The best!Couldn't put it down
5By TBAnderson IIISuch a great read. Characters were troubled, complex, and real. Gripping once the storyline is laid out. Must read!!!Truly one of the best books I've ever read
5By Scrabble tileFascinating characters and a great story line. I enjoyed it thoroughly and rank it among my favorites of all time.The son
5By FblythA definite MUST have read!!!!!Interesting but obvious twist
3By Matt1859Good read but obvious twist.Fantastic read!
5By JustchoiceMy new favorite Jo Nesbo book. Fast paced mystery with great characters and unique plotting.Very enjoyable!
5By Cut woodWell written with interesting characters and an interesting story. Highly recommended.Boy
5By LynorraThis is one of the best stories that I have had the good fortune to read. The caricatures were memorable and well defined while the plot marched me along a road that I was more than eager to follow. My advise is make sure that you have plenty of time to read this one. I promise that you won't put it down. Awesome read this.Awful
1By rickspixI love Jo Nesbo and have read all of his books. This one sucked. I read about 70 pages and still had no idea what it was about. It went all over the place with no thread to keep me interested. Just awful.The Son
5By HypostatizedA wonderfully entertaining morality story with Characters who seem bigger than life. They stay in your imagination and live on even after the book is finished. Strongly recommended.The Son
5By blonde readerGood read. This book held my interest, and had many interesting twists and surprises.Astonishingly excellent
5By Susan RubendallI read and read until I could hardly see straight. And finally I finished the book, exhausted and replete. I don't want to describe it and ruin your experience. If you read it I'm sure you will be happy that you did so. Happy? Probably not the right word.
