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I‘m reading through the earlier Nesbø Harry Hole mysteries, and I found this first in the series, fascinating! Set in Sydney, Australia where Norwegian Inspector Hole has been sent to assist with a murder case. Harry us convinced they are dealing with a serial killer. The story is framed around Aboriginal history and traditional stories, which I loved. The killer is stalking those closest to Harry. The ending (sharks!) is wild.

For Day 3 of #TarotTakeover I present my favorite hot mess of a detective Harry Hole. The man is brilliant at solving crimes and some how has managed to not kill him self in the process, although it's not from lack of trying. He is a complete alcoholic, drug addict, he's been shot, stabbed, survived an avalanche, almost drowned twice, consumed human blood, suicidal, homicidal and yet through 12 books still manages to get his man.
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Recommended by a friend of my hubs. I heard that this series doesn‘t get good until the 3rd book so I‘m going to keep an open mind. Anyways I love a good detective series (that name Harry Hole though 🤦🏻‍♀️ awful lol)

#20in4 #SeriesRead2022 #BookNookBuddies2022 #DoubleSpin (January)

I kept having to “force” this one. Renewed three times (library) & still 274 pages to go before it‘s due at the tomorrow.

I think my main problem with the book was just too much casual dialect in a language I am completely unfamiliar with. I kept having to read into things an re-read things to make sure I understood exactly WTF.

It‘s not worth the overdue fines. Series bail.

#WeekendReading #BookNookBuddies2022 #SeriesReads2022 #ReadMyRoom

Yup, I think that‘s it for my #WeekendReading plans go.

I need to restart the 🎧 ‘cause I was way too sidetracked by the narrator (Johnny Depp🤤)🤣

Also not shown here is ‘Chicken Soul for the Unsinkable Soul‘ that I‘ve also been reading in daily.

With the exception of ‘The Bat‘ & ‘Life🎧‘ these area all from my physical reading room.

Thanks for the tag @Andrew65 ♥️🥰

#DoubleSpin #SeriesRead2022 #BookNookBuddies2022

New year, new series & author. This is also a complete #BlameItOnLitsy

That‘s all besides the point, I love starting something new just before bed. When the 🏠is quiet & there are no🤞🏻interruptions.🤣I tell the😼that that‘s mommy time & that I‘ll come say goodnight before going to bed🤷🏻‍♀️🤣🤫🤓

#BookSpin #DoubleSpin #20in4 #BookNookBuddies2022

Late catch up tonight & so I apologize for the spam😬🙃

So, this is definitely a pick, but not a five star pick. Maybe 3.5. I saw advice to start with book no. 3 in the series, but I owned this already, and it‘s been on my shelves for years . . . I also dislike reading a series out of order, so what the hell. The mystery was a slow burn that went in all directions, though when Harry hits the bottle again things pick up. The end had a lot of sadness for me too. ⬇️

I've liked what few books I've read in this series. I preferred the one I read set in Norway, but this was interesting too. Harry goes to Australia to help with a murder investigation of a Norway citizen. So while being a murder mystery, it is also a fish out of water story as Harry learns to navigate around Australian customs and scenery.

This series has lots of promise and I will continue reading it.

I am looking for recommendations for good crime mystery novels, please. I liked the one tagged, but am open to all good mysteries. The one thing I absolutely cannot handle is animal cruelty, so please suggest books without that.

Harry Hole, Norweigian detective, goes to Australia to help solve the murder of a Norweigian woman. He stumbles through cultural confusion, becomes aquainted with dealers, users, prostitutes, boxers, and drag queens; learns a bit about Aborigine history, and even has time for a passionate fling. Good story, with plenty of genuinely funny bits to break up the suspense and drama. I will read more in this series.

Although this book is set in Australia so I am not learning that much about Norway, I think it is telling how the Norwegian detective is so clueless about race relations and keeps putting his foot in his mouth. 😝 #foodandlit

I am really enjoying this Norwegian detective novel, which is surprising since I only picked it as it was about the only Norweigain authored book immediately available through my library's e-book collection after I procrastinated until May 3. It is funny and has a good story! In this scene, our detective is about to get his ass kicked. 🤣 #foodandlit

I asked my husband to take photos of his Norwegian books in case you are needing suggestions for books for #Norway #foodandlit @Butterfinger @Catsandbooks @AnneCecilie More to come, both English language and in Norwegian.

I was pretty excited for this book after reading the Snowman which I could not put down. I had been advised to start with book 3 as the first two books were suggested to be rather blah, but who am I to listen to good advice? This book is indeed blah. There are some super cool Aboriginal myths that play into the stoy but the story goes all over and that makes it not fun.
I will be skipping book 2 and moving onto book three 😁

This was the last book I finished in 2020, right around midnight 🕛✨ and it‘s the first in the Jo Nesbo Harry Hole novels. It was a page turner so I‘ll definitely be continuing the series.

I didn‘t find the backstory/personal interest story all that interesting. I do know I‘m not as much a fan of noir mysteries. Also not always a fan of police procedurals. It had a bit of that feeling to it (of both). I‘m calling this one “ok”. It did pick up at the very end, but somehow I think I missed an important tie-up. If I didn‘t miss it, then something went very wrong. I don‘t think I‘ll be continuing the series

First translated book in the series. Harry Hole in Sydney. Not my favorite.

This was a new author for me. I read him because someone I follow on Instagram raved about him. I would have bailed on this book but since I bought it I was determined to finish! 😆 Has anyone read anything else by Nesbo? Does it get better?

Started a new author who I have heard good things about. Here we go! 🤓

New reading!
I'm not sure about this choice... but maybe it will surprise me!

#jonesbo #thebat #police #crime

My only audible read for July....kind of a slow month for me I guess. Check out my thoughts here...

https://reecaspieces.com/2020/07/30/audible-reads-for-july-audiobooks-audio-wrap...

Been meaning to read this series for about 20 years now. I guess there‘s no time like the present! The good thing is that if I enjoy the book I have a lot more to look forward to! I think I‘ve started about 15 new series this year 😅😂

My first ever Jo Nesbo book 😍. I was recommended to start with the Harry Hole series to begin with 📖🐛

I was really interested to read this since it was referenced a lot in The Snowman. Harry Hole‘s first novel, and he‘s in Australia hunting a serial killer. This book has everything: clowns, prostitutes, skydiving, drugs, guillotines, questionable life choices, drinking, boxing, and even sharks! At this point you‘re either intrigued or severely confused - honestly, so am I. But I did like this book. 7/15 #Jumpstart2020

#nordic completed #jennyis30

4 🌟 and I will probably continue the series.

Also Brigitte & Harry made a cute #happycouple #newyearnewyou @Eggs

First book for #murder2020 @Tove_Reads . I'm not going to pledge an amount of books, just going to see where the challenge takes me.

Any Scandinavian crime novel recommendations? This isn‘t doing it for me - I usually love this genre but the language in this one (esp. regarding race) was jarring and not kind in my 2020 eyes.

Definite #januarytbr although I'll probably read more. #newyearnewyou @Eggs

Thanksgiving leftovers and a bestselling mystery author, what could be better?

Up next...

1959 starring Vincent Price, Agnes Moorehead and Gavin Gordon

Fun fact, for those of you who don't know, Agnes Moorehead is the lady who played Samantha's mother on the original Bewitched TV show.

2pts for #TeamStoker
#Scarathlon

I enjoyed this book and its pacing immensely until the ending. I was engaged in the search for the murderer and kept turning the pages. However, I have a huge problem with the characters who are not white, straight males being the only characters demonized. I will elaborate on this in a spoiler comment for those who have read the novel. Can anyone tell me if the other novels do this same thing? If so, I am not interested in continuing the series.

My #currentlyreading stack is starting to get a little out of hand...

It started out okay but quickly devolved. The characters were flat, hard to connect with, and unlikable. It kept building up to a moment and then changing scenes without really finishing. It was needlessly long and complicated. I just wanted it to end.

#BookishBingo & #ISpy: Translated

I have read a few of his later books so it‘s fun to see where it all started for Jo Nesbø and his Oslo Crime Inspector, Harry. BTW, if you‘ve never googled Jo Nesbø —he‘s a father, rock climber, bestselling author of crime thrillers and children‘s books, is lead vocal and guitar in a rock band, a former economist and reporter. Oh, he‘s also handsome as a movie star. ?

Reading Jo Nesbø‘s 1st book after reading two others in the series, it is obvious how much he grew as a writer after this one. I was on the fence as to how to rate this, but I liked the Australian setting, and the Harry Hole backstory. It was also definitely more gory than Redbreast and Nemesis.

#gratitude30 Day 27: #luxury

I finally have an empty house. The last of the house guests left this morning. That feels so luxurious right now! 🥰

✔️ Maya‘s room painted ahead of her birthday
✔️ Laundry done
✔️ The Yule Tree and Chanukah decorations are mostly up
✔️Visiting house guests are out of the house

It‘s reading time!! 🎉📚🙌🏽🍷

Harry Hole and his Australian counterpart are talking about Fraser Island, one of my favorite islands in the whole world!!

This chapter is making me nostalgic for the years I lived in Brisbane.

Apparently, this has become the “hide from houseguests” spot. 😂😂😂 There is also a 10 year old out of the picture but just to my right.

Finished most of my Thanksgiving prep, and taking some me time! #catsoflitsy

So I finished this last night, and ended up thinking it was okay, good but not great. It started out strong but got convoluted and felt a little long. I liked The Snowman a lot more.

This one has been on my shelf for a while. I hope that it lives up to the hype. I do love a good Scandinavian noir!

An exhilirating read that keeps you interested wuth its' twists and turns

Unexpected book mail on a rough Monday make the day so much better! Thanks so very much @Alfoster It arrived at the perfect time! ❤️ #jb