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The Redbreast: A Harry Hole Thriller, Book 3

By: Jo Nesbø
Narrated by: Sean Barrett
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Harry Hole, drunkard, loner and brilliant detective is reassigned to surveillance after a high profile mistake. He’s bored by his new job until a report of a rare and unusual gun being fired sparks his interest because of its possible links to Neo Nazi activity. Then a former soldier is found with his throat cut. Next Harry’s former partner is murdered. Why had she been trying to reach Harry on the night her head was smashed in? The investigation leads Harry to suspect that the crimes have their roots in the battlefields of Eastern Front during WWII. In a quest that takes him to South Africa and Vienna, Harry finds himself perpetually one step behind the killer. He will be both winner and loser by the novel's nail-biting conclusion.

The Redbreast. He’s your judge, jury and executioner…And he must be stopped.

©2006 Jo Nesbo (P)2011 Random House Audiobooks Crime Thrillers International Mystery & Crime Mystery Suspense Thriller Thriller & Suspense Fiction Crime

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First audiobook I have heard from Jo Nesbo, and it won't be my last. Persevere with the initial stories of the Eastern front, it does all come together at a thrilling end. I look forward to hearing more about Inspector Harry Hole. I enjoyed the story and the narration. Not quite a Stig Larson story, but does merit comparison.

Slow burner, but thrilling finish

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This is a decent story, tightly plotted and with well drawn, now familiar characters. However, the audio book itself needs more careful editing! There are numerous re-takes (where the reader makes a mistake, pauses and re-reads the sentence correctly) which should have been edited out and have not been. This makes an irritating listen in places, where the spell is broken for the audience by yet another unedited re-take. Tut tut.

needs editing

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I had not read any Jo Nesbo novels previous to listening to The Redbreast, misguidedly I was put off by the author's name!. This is not the first Harry Hole novel and I probably should have started at the beginning but never the less I enjoyed the whole experience. the book is very well read by Sean Barnett with the correct Norwegian pronunciation of the names and place names so that should I read a print version of another Jo Nesbo novel I will have a better sound of the names in my head as I go.

Harry Hole is an enigmatic character and I don't know if I like him or not but he is well drawn and the listener is drawn into how he thinks and why things eventually fall into place. The reflections back to time on the Eastern Front on the German side are interesting and annoying as it is not clear who every one is but this is all part of how the book ends. Away from the main plot the many asides and sub plots lead the listener to fall into the holes left for Harry Hole and to be rescued from them by our detective and his allies. Overall a thoroughly entertaining and enjoyable listen for those who like detective novels.

The Redbreast by Jo Nesbo

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Would you consider the audio edition of The Redbreast: A Harry Hole Thriller, Book 3 to be better than the print version?

I haven't read the book but imagine it is equally a page turner as most of Jo Nesbo's books are.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Redbreast: A Harry Hole Thriller, Book 3?

The tension that runs throughout

What about Sean Barrett’s performance did you like?

Understated

If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

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Any additional comments?

Don't stop writing Jo!

Another great outing for Harry Hole

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The Redbreast - Ok read
Did enjoy this book but was slightly confused about killer & his identity, but can't say too much as it might give the game away.
Good narration

The Redbreast - Ok read

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A dark and murderous tale sprinkled with humour. Nesbo is brilliant at bringing events together.

Redbreast strikes again

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What made the experience of listening to The Redbreast: A Harry Hole Thriller, Book 3 the most enjoyable?

Some of the characters are becoming like an old friend now.

What did you like best about this story?

The mix of present day and past linking people together

What did you like about the performance? What did you dislike?

The performance was ok I did however struggle with some of the Norwegian accent in places, But that is probably more down to my particular hearing problems than the Narration

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes mainly because of the different time frames in the storyline

Any additional comments?

I am warming to Jo Nesbo as a big Larsson fan thought this would be too similar. However the character pops up in lots of different guises/locations which is fun

Still keep trying this one

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I liked it. I like every book with Harry Hole. As usual, full of plot twists (maybe even too many). Overall an interesting story and very good narration. I recommend it to whoever likes crime stories.

Good audiobook

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Loved this book. One of my favourite Jo Nesbo’s (so far!). Didn’t want it to end.

Fantastic

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I found it a bit difficult to follow in some places, but really enjoyed it

Stay with it

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