#92 in Crime & mystery
The Son
- 401
- Pages
- about 7 h
- Reading time
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Our view
“The Son” is a hard-edged, absorbing stand-alone crime novel in which Jo Nesbø proves he does not need Harry Hole to hold attention. Some readers praise its pace, and others warm almost at once to its protagonist, Sonny. Because it stands alone, it also makes a good first Nesbø for readers not ready to commit to a long series.
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About the book
The Son is a crime novel by Norwegian writer Jo Nesbø. It is the second stand-alone crime novel by Nesbø, following Headhunters (2008).
Where the score comes from
The sources average 8.1 across 88 ratings — not yet many, so the reader vote carries 37% of the weight and the rest pulls toward the Crime & mystery average of 7.6. That is how 7.8 comes out.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardcover | 8.1 | 88 | 100% |
Frequently asked
How long is The Son?
It has 401 pages — shorter than 52% of the ranked books in Crime & mystery.
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