• The Son

  • By: Jo Nesbø
  • Narrated by: Sean Barrett
  • Length: 14 hrs and 36 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (177 ratings)

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The Son

By: Jo Nesbø
Narrated by: Sean Barrett
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Editorial reviews

The creator of maverick detective Harry Hole, Jo Nesbo, branches out in this standalone novel, The Son. Convict Sonny is a model prisoner on his best behaviour, acting as father confessor to his fellow inmates. When one man’s confession sheds light on the fate of Sonny’s father, Sonny is determined to break out of prison and uncover the truth once and for all, and to exact revenge… Every bit as gripping as the Harry Hole novels and Nesbo’s brilliant, darkly comic Headhunters, The Son is an excellent crime audiobook – Nesbo at his best. Get it today from Audible.

Publisher's summary

Sonny's on the run. Sonny is a model prisoner. He listens to the confessions of other inmates, and absolves them of their sins. He's been lied to his whole life. But then one prisoner’s confession changes everything. He knows something about Sonny’s disgraced father. Sonny wants revenge. He needs to break out of prison and make those responsible pay for their crimes. Whatever the cost.

©2014 Jo Nesbo. English translation copyright © Charlotte Barslund 2014. (P)2014 Isis Publishing Ltd, Random House Audiobooks

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What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you?

The story May very Well be one I'll love (like pretty much all Jo Nesbø books) but the narrator have made me give up before the 30 min mark.

What was most disappointing about Jo Nesbo’s story?

Nothing since I don't know it yet

Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Sean Barrett?

Bad with names; but just about anyone else.

Any additional comments?

It is incredibly important that the narrators voice suits the theme and feel of the story. This particular one did in no way make it possible for me to get into "Oslo mode". I just couldn't concentrate on the plot and gave up after just 30 min. because I already knew, that he could not keep me intersted in neither story or the characters to come.

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I have enjoy this book it took me on my simelar its been such a journey the caracter its self in the story has been played a wonderful play

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