The Kingdom opening lines: It was the day dog died. I was sixteen, Carl fifteen. A few days earlier Dad had shown us the hunting knife I killed him with.
My blurb:
Roy wanted to be Carl’s protector, but it took him a long time to grow into that person. But when he did, he took his role to the extreme. Now Carl has returned home, and Roy is forced into that position once again. Will Carl remain the victim who needs protecting. Or will he become the aggressor?
The Kingdom
In the mountains of Norway a man lives a peaceful existence. However one day his younger brother, always the more successful and charming of the two, turns up to visit, accompanied by his new wife. It soon turns out that the little brother is not quite as angelic as he seems.
My verdict:
Secrets really have a way of destroying people, and this novel is witness to that. I enjoyed this read, and found it to be what I expect from Jo Nesbo.
About the book:
The gripping new standalone thriller from multi-million copy bestseller, Jo Nesbo. Set in a small town filled with secrets, this is a compellingly atmospheric new thriller from the Sunday Times number one bestseller. You can read an extract from the book here.
Publishing information:
Penguin Random House South Africa sent me this novel to review.
Take a look at what was previously posted on Lavender and Lime on May 30:
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- 2018: Using Your SIM Card Overseas
- 2016: Fluffy Eggs
- 2014: Friday 30 May Out And About
- 2013: Apple And Lime Sorbet
- 2012: Taste Of Cape Town
- 2011: Cumin, Onions, Coriander Ingredient Challenge
- 2010: Chermoula
My mom loves Jo Nesbo. I’ll ask her if she’s read this one.
Let me know what she thinks / thought of it 🙂
sounds like another winner; I guess doing reviews is one way to keep up with your reading 🙂
I read a lot more books than I review 🙂