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The Snowman
The Snowman | Jo Nesbø
The next thrilling installment in the Harry Hole series. The night the first snow falls a young boy wakes to find his mother gone. He walks through the silent house, but finds only wet footprints on the stairs. In the garden looms a solitary figure: a snowman bathed in cold moonlight, its black eyes glaring up at the bedroom windows. Round its neck is his mother's pink scarf. Inspector Harry Hole is convinced there is a link between the disappearance and a menacing letter he received some months earlier. As Harry and his team delve into unsolved case files, they discover that an alarming number of wives and mothers have gone missing over the years. When a second woman disappears Harry's suspicions are confirmed: he is a pawn in a deadly game. For the first time in his career Harry finds himself confronted with a serial killer operating on his turf, a killer who will drive him to the brink of insanity. A brilliant thriller with a pace that never lets up,The Snowmanconfirms Jo Nesbø's position as an international star of crime fiction.
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Blueberry
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Eggs This sounds goodðŸ‘ðŸ»ðŸ‘🻠1mo
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RamsFan1963
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I am posting one book per day from my extensive, and ever growing, TBR shelves. Some are new and some are old, some were gifts and some I don't remember why I bought them.
Day 21
#ABookADay2024

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Blueberry
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AshleyHoss820
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This was pretty decent! It‘s hard to fool me, which is why no one likes to watch murder mysteries with me. This book had me spinning in circles. I couldn‘t trust my instincts, even when my instincts turned out to be right, I was STILL thinking I was chasing a red herring. This is 7th in the Harry Hole detective series, but that didn‘t affect the reading. July‘s #BookSpin #BarnesNobleChallenge About a Murder

TheAromaofBooks Yay!! 6mo
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CSeydel
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This book was suspenseful, violent, and chilling (get it? get it? sorry, I couldn‘t help myself).

This was my first Jo Nesbø novel and I found it quite compelling. It was well-crafted with lots of false leads that he tied up well at the end. It did feel a little too crafted at times, rather than unfolding in the seamless, organic way a good mystery sometimes will, but maybe that‘s just me reading too many mysteries and recognizing the tricks.

Dragon Chilling 👠7mo
CSeydel @Dragon 😎 7mo
TheSpineView Well done! 7mo
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CSeydel
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I really like this description of how psychiatric diagnoses are made.

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Blueberry
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OMG. I was on the edge of my seat so much of this book. I finished and am still unsettled.

NataliePatalie 😂 love the background 12mo
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Leahkl
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4 â­ï¸

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Leahkl
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Due at the library on Tuesday so I figure I‘ll start today 😂 #roll100 number 86

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SomedayAlmost
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No biggie. Just me meeting the witty & gracious Jo Nesbo at Bouchercon. A rock star of Nordic noir, he is an actual former rock star. I am definitely not fan girl-ing. Nope. #authors #bouchercn

TrishB Cool ðŸ‘🻠2y
SomedayAlmost @TrishB He was! Thanks. 2y
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Madison91
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Panpan

I bought this for the hype, and should have learnt from my previous mistakes

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MommyOfTwo
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@Gissy I sent your #CBBC package yesterday and it should be there on Friday.

Our snow all melted over the weekend and yesterday we got a bunch more. My son has been waiting for packy snow to make a snowman and we finally got that. #Coffeebeanbookclub

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Great photo 💙 2y
Gissy So nice that photo! No worries, I sent mine today. 🤗 2y
Gissy So nice that photo! No worries, I sent mine today. 🤗 2y
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OriginalCyn620
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RamsFan1963
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â„ XMen: Codename Wolverine, Hyperbole and a Half, The Art of English Murder (audiobook)
â„ Scrooged
â„ The Snowman/Jo Nesbo

#weekendreads @rachelsbrittain

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DHill
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1. Not my favorite Harry Hole but still a great addition to the series.
2. Snowy weather, yes. Cold weather, no.
3. The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey has been on my To Be Finished pile for a long time.

#sundayfunday @ozma.of.oz

BookmarkTavern I feel kind of the same way! Love snow, hate being cold! Thank you for posting! (edited) 2y
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Traci1
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I've enjoyed all the Harry Hole stories so far. They're gritty and dark, and this one was probably the best so far. And the audio was really well done.

Bonus: it gave me my first #bookspin bingo for the month.

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Jerdencon
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My book for next month #foodandlit #norway
Nordic Noir is one of my fav genres so excited for this. @Butterfinger @Texreader

Butterfinger I enjoy Nordic Noir too. 3y
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Buchbeeg
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I was given the advice to read The Snowman as my first Jo Nesbo novel and if I liked it I could start the series at his third book as the first two apparently aren't any good. (More on that later)
This book follows a dectetive trying to solve what may or may not be a string of murders. It is scary, intense and the story moves quickly with several twists I really didn't forsee. Needless to say, I started his first novel the next day.

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ShelleyBooksie
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This book kept me guessing! Page-turning, spooky mystery!

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Buchbeeg
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"Did you know that darkness has a taste, Grandma?"

*shivers* Creeps me right the heck out! ⛄

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StillLookingForCarmenSanDiego
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Not usually into detective type reads, but this one seemed seasonally appropriate. I liked it. It was a little bit overly complicated, but entertaining nonetheless. ⛄

vivastory I really liked this one, & have never been able to look at a snowman the same way since. I also don't think the adaptation with Fassbender is too bad. ⛄ 3y
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amywithbooks
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This is the best of the Harry Hole series (so far!). Fast-paced, with lots of twists and turns that keep you guessing to the end. If you are looking to try Nordic crime fiction to see what its like, I recommend starting with this one- it can be read as a standalone if you haven't read the earlier books in the series!
5 â­â­â­â­â­

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amywithbooks
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Decided to continue on with the Harry Hole series! This is supposed to be the best one! ⛄⛄

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CharlesSwann
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One of the best Harry Hole books. Creepy Norwegian serial killer.

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RamsFan1963
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I am posting one book per day from my extensive to-be-read collection. No description or reason for wanting to read the book. Some are old and some will be new. Don't judge me - I have a lot of books.
Day 116

#tbrmountain #bookbuyingdiet

TheBookStacker This is a really good book, it actually started my love of Scandinavian Crime noir. 3y
BookwormAHN @TheBookStacker I agree, I also really enjoyed this book and a bunch of Nesbo's other books as well. 3y
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Eva_B
The Snowman | Jo Nesbø
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This book was SO good! I loved it even though I guessed who the Snowman was about half way through. It didn‘t bother me like it would normally because it was such a good read regardless. I love the Harry Hole character

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Eva_B
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I‘ve ready a couple of books by this author. I‘m 100 pages into this one and, so far, I‘m not disappointed.

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Paus0312
The Snowman | Jo Nesbø
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Carlotta2
L'uomo di neve | Jo Nesbø
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Sunday quarantine and relax☀ï¸
Currently readingâž¡ï¸The Snowman, Jo Nesbo .
Page 122 of 536.. for the moment pick🤘ðŸ»
#currentlyreadind #jonesbo #thesnowman #thriller #giallo #harryhole

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Paus0312
The Snowman | Jo Nesbø

“ The lovemaking was still in his body like a quiver of well-being , a mild intoxicationâ€

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Paus0312
The Snowman | Jo Nesbø
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RamsFan1963
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1. I have The Snowman by Jo Nesbo on my TBR shelf.
2. Sadly, I can only read english.
Tag @audraelizabeth @Buechersuechtling @ReadingIsMyHobby @bcncookbookclub

#Two4Tuesday @TheSpineView

TheSpineView Thanks for playing! 😊 4y
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RamsFan1963
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1. Physical book
2. Books-a-Million, ebay, J&M Used Books
3. Yes
4. Audible and Libby
5. I got The Snowman and Creepers from Goodwill on Sunday for 2.50

#thursdaysurvey @laurenslibrary

blank Thanks for playing! 4y
Buechersuechtling “The Snowman ⛄ï¸â€ was my first Jo Nesbø, really liked it. Hope, you will enjoy it. 4y
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maich
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Recommendations No.3 for January #ReadingWithMaja A book with snow on cover
Off course you can choose your own book!

#ReadingChallenge2020 #readingchallenge #litsybooks #litsylove

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Jadams89
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I wanted this to be the final book of 2019, but instead it is the first book of 2020. +16 for a #TBRRead #WinterGames #MerryReaders

It also checks another box on #WinterBookBingo!

Clwojick 16 pt 4y
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Eggs
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A Harry Hole mystery with #snowicesetting

I love any story with a snowy setting!!!🥶â„ï¸ðŸ¥¶

#deardecember

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MidnightBookGirl
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My first Nesbo! Although I didn't read the previous Harry Holes, I enjoyed the twists and turns of this thriller. I definitely plan on reading more! Read this for December book club! #WinterGames @Clwojick @StayCurious #SlayBells #HolidayRead (21pts)

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EadieB
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Day 4 - #Snowman #HollyJollyReads #WinterGames #JingleBallers

This was my very first #JoNesbo read and it was pretty scary but I enjoyed it very much.

Building a snowman is a #SharedHolidayTradition

21 points

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Sounds good!! 4y
bookaholic1 The redeemer is just as good 4y
EadieB @bookaholic1 I‘ve read that one too! 4y
OriginalCyn620 ðŸ‘ðŸ»ðŸ˜±â›„ï¸ 4y
FantasyChick This has been on my list for a while! 21pts 4y
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Cinsarly
The Snowman | Jo Nesbø
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Nothing says happy holidays like creepy snowmen and a hunt for a Norwegian serial killer. I listened to the audio so at first I didn't realize that some chapters were flashbacks, but it all made sense eventually. The main detective is a bit of a cliche, but the mystery itself was very enjoyable. The pacing was great and the climax was very well written. #WinterGames #HolidayRead #SlayBells @MidnightBookGirl @StayCurious @Clwojick

MidnightBookGirl You also get 5 pts because there's a movie adaptation- so 20+5+1= 26! 4y
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JenlovesJT47
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Just call me Tinsel McSparkles everyone! 😅

#WinterGames
#TMSkellington
#TheSnowmanGame

⛄ï¸â„ï¸â˜ƒï¸â„ï¸â›„ï¸â„ï¸â˜ƒï¸â„ï¸â›„ï¸â„ï¸â˜ƒï¸â„ï¸â›„ï¸â„ï¸â˜ƒï¸â„ï¸â›„ï¸

Clwojick Oh hello 👋 4y
coffees 6pts, That's a cute one! 4y
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LibrarianRyan
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At 1 am it is officially day 2. Today‘s game is posted. Reply to my post for 5 points each if you are on my team. Anyone can join the fun but points are only awarded to my team.

#teamelectricsex #wintergames

My name for 5 pets is: Holly McSnowy or Holly McDnowflake

@MadameReadsAlot1
@Kappadeemom
@LaughterHP
@Jen_Reads
@Nessavamusic
@Kezzlou85
@Tdrosebud
@Marina_h
@BullBunny
@InsightsIntoBooks
@Suzie.Reads
@Sblbooks
@jessinikkip
@Marina_h

kezzlou85 My name is Joy McGlisten 4y
suzie.reads Rosie McSnowballs 🤣 4y
Marina_h Sparkle McSparkle 🎆🎇 😠4y
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jessinikkip Tinsel McIcicles 4y
bullbunny Teddy McSnowballs lol! 4y
tdrosebud Twinkle McIcicles 4y
Nessavamusic Twinkle McSnowballs 😂🤣 4y
Jen_Reads Tinsel McFreeze 4y
madamereadsalot1 Rosie McFreeze 4y
Laughterhp Sparkle McChilly 4y
Kappadeemom Sparkle McSnowballs 4y
Insightsintobooks Holly mcfrosty 4y
LibrarianRyan Placeholder line. All points above have been counted. 4y
sblbooks Rosie McFrosty 4y
LibrarianRyan Place Holder line. 4y
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Andrea4
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My first in the Harry Hole series and I quite enjoyed this!! I've already got the movie lined up to watch haha!
Was it completely a surprise? No. Did I fall for every moment of "oh no, please not that/her/him" etc. 100%
On the verge of ??? at least one good time (anyone who has read this knows what I'm talking about!). Anyway, pretty sure I'll continue reading in series which is kind of impressive as I'm not one to do series.

vivastory I actually think the movie is better than a lot of people seem to 4y
Eggs Murder and Snow — what‘s not to like ?? 🔪â„ï¸ 4y
Andrea4 @Eggs so timely right?! Clearly it works for a Christmas read 🤣 4y
Andrea4 @vivastory well I'm hopeful 😊 4y
Bklover I liked this one! 4y
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FountainOfWords
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The first for my scary-reads month!

FountainOfWords Half way through - this is quite a page turner! 4y
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Tiffiney
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Mehso-so

It was ok... I‘m not a huge fan of detective novels, but I chose to read this one to fulfill a category on the Popsugar challenge. There were a lot of characters in this book… So it got a little confusing. Wasn‘t terrible...wasn‘t great 🤷ðŸ¼â€â™€ï¸

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mydearwatson
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Me: I need to read my library books, read books for @LibrarianRyan ‘s challenge, read books for @GatheringBooks ‘ questions...

Also me: Read this new-to-you book instead.

LibrarianRyan 😜 5y
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Samplergal
The Snowman | Jo Nesbø
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#translation. #BookishBingo.

I didn‘t do so great with April. This one looks more promising. 😂

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Samplergal
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My first May finish. ( which was almost finished yesterday) While this is really not my genre, I enjoyed this book to movie book. I may even try to watch the movie. #mayMadness #booked2019 #summer. #booktomovie #MayScavengerHunt

RadicalReader I watched the movie and enjoyed it definitely keeps you thinking 5y
BeansPage You go girl!!! Awesome pick! ðŸ‘😃👠5y
Clwojick ðŸ‘ðŸ»ðŸ‘ðŸ»ðŸ‘ðŸ»ðŸ‘ðŸ»that‘s awesome! You managed to cross of 7 things with one book 😱 5y
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Buechersuechtling
Schneemann: Kriminalroman | Jo Nesbø, Günther Frauenlob
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Turned out, the plot wasn‘t as complicated as I expected but it was still good to listen to it in as few sittings as possible.

I like the inspector and all his personal stuff: addiction and family ties. The more I came to know the personnel, the less the story felt plot-driven.

Nice to now know that the series consists of books that stand for their own so that I can read without taking care if it‘s the correct order.

#BookishGoal 50.

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Buechersuechtling
Schneemann: Kriminalroman | Jo Nesbø, Günther Frauenlob
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Seems, this one will get very complicated.

• Many, many characters that here and there do have similar names. (Or is it just me who thinks that because I am unfamiliar with Scandinavian names and languagesâ“🤔)

• Different time levels – if I‘m not completely wrong, I identified two or three of them.

So I decided to listen to this audiobook as much as I can to not lose the thread. Seems, the „Tapirtier“ has to wait a bit.