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The Son

By: Jo Nesbø
Narrated by: Sean Barrett
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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 Crime Fiction International Mystery & Crime Mystery Suspense Thriller & Suspense Fiction Crime
Flawless Structure • Complex Characters • Rich Voice • Suspenseful Plot • Twisty Storyline • Memorable Protagonist

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Perhaps his best work yet, full of characters, wry humor, twisty plot. Makes the underworld of Oslo breathe it’s fetid corruption through the story; contrasted with the purity of the protagonist. A damn good book narrated masterfully!

A fine fine Nesbo!

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What made the experience of listening to The Son the most enjoyable?

This is my first Jo Nesbo book and I couldn't stop listening.

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

I constantly went back to listen to this book every break that I got.

This book is a Must! Exceptional

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The storyline leaves you guessing at each turn. Excellent work. I’m off to buy the next one.

Everything melds together so well

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Where does The Son rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Definately one of my favourites from Jo Nesbo.

What other book might you compare The Son to and why?

Can't really compare but The Son is up there with anything written by Mo Hayder and Michael Robotham for me!

Have you listened to any of Sean Barrett’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I have listened to many books narrated by Sean Barrett, I love his deep, rich voice, he is one of my favourites. This is one of his best!

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

Definately, I didn't want stop listening until it finished, really kept me on toes!

Any additional comments?

This is an excellent book, you really feel for Sonny - Jo Nesbo has really created an interesting and complex character in Sonny.

Excellent

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What did you love best about The Son?

Would you be willing to try another book from Jo Nesbo? Why or why not?

I was disappointed but maybe

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Any additional comments?

The story is completely unrealistic.

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