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    Schneemann (Ein Harry-Hole-Krimi 7)
    Schneemann (Ein Harry-Hole-Krimi 7)
    Schneemann (Ein Harry-Hole-Krimi 7)
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    Schneemann (Ein Harry-Hole-Krimi 7)

    Written by Jo Nesbø and Oliver Mommsen

    Narrated by Oliver Mommsen

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    About this audiobook

    Ein Serienmörder tötet auf bestialische Art und Weise. Seine Opfer: junge Mütter. Auf der fieberhaften Jagd nach dem unheimlichen "Schneemann" kämpft sich Kommissar Harry Hole durch ein Labyrinth aus Verdächtigungen und falschen Spuren. Immer neue Morde geschehen. Als Hole selbst ins Visier des Killers gerät, entwickelt sich ein gnadenloses Duell.
    LanguageDeutsch
    PublisherHörbuch Hamburg
    Release dateSep 14, 2009
    ISBN9783844903737
    Schneemann (Ein Harry-Hole-Krimi 7)

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    • 1/5
      Hated it. Suspected that I might not like it by the third or fourth page, but kept reading, figuring that it must get better because I'd heard so much about it. Nope. Finally stopped reading. Ugly crimes, unsympathetic characters. Not how I want to spend my time.
    • 5/5
      I saw what I wrote about that last harry hole book I read. Well, I lied. Here I've just finished Harry hole number 7. What a roller coaster ride!

      Near the beginning of the book, this man comes to Harry's house, and tells him he's checking for mold. Harry doesn't ask him for any credentials, gives him keys to his apartment, and this raised flags with me. And throughout the whole book the guy is taking apart Harry's house, acting to me, suspicious, so I expected him to be at least involved in the murders. Maybe the author is setting us up for him being in another book, because he shows up at the end too.
      "But the man wasn't listening; he'd taken a knife from his belt. Harry stood back and watched the hand holding the knife being raised and thrust with great force. There was a sound like a groan as the knife went through the plasterboard behind the wallpaper. The man pulled out the knife, thrust it in again and bent back a powdery piece of plaster, leaving a large gap in the wall. Then he whipped out a small pen light and shone it into the cavity. A deep frown developed behind his oversized glasses. Then he stuck his nose deep into the cavity and sniffed.
      'Right,' he said. 'Hello there, boys.' "

      As soon as I start a mystery, I'm suspicious of everybody, so when Harry's old girlfriend has a new boyfriend, and he's moving in with her, and they're getting married in the summer, and breaking Harry's heart, of course I'm suspicious of him too, and rather sickened by this description of him coming home from work to her house:
      "she heard the sound of a car shifting down to tackle the steep driveway. He drove a Honda Accord of older vintage. She didn't know why, but she liked the idea of that. He parked in front of the garage, never inside. And she liked that, too. She liked the fact that he brought a change of underwear and a toilet kit in an overnight bag he then took away with him the next morning. She liked him asking her when she wanted to see him again and taking nothing for granted. That might change now, of course, but she was ready for it.
      He stepped out of the car. He was tall, almost as tall as harry, and smiled to the kitchen window with his open, boyish face, even though he must have been dead on his feet after the unhumanly long shift. yes, she was ready for it. For a man who was present, who loved her and prioritized their little trio above everything else. She heard a key being turned in the front door. The key she had given him the previous week. Mathias had looked like one big question mark at first, like a child who had just received a ticket to a chocolate factory.
      The door opened, he was inside and she was in his arms. She thought even his woolen coat smelled good. The material was soft and Autumn-Cold against her cheek, but the secure warmth inside was already radiating out to her body.
      'what is it?' He laughed in her hair.
      'I've been waiting for this for so long,' she whispered.
      She closed her eyes, and they stood like that for a while.
      She released him and looked up into his smiling face. He was a good-looking man. Better looking than harry."
    • 4/5
      Serial killers' are an American phenomenon but it appears there is a serial killer on the hunt in Bergen, Norway. The killer leaves a snowman at his kills. Detective Harry Hole is tasked with finding the killer.
    • 5/5
      I will never look at a snowman the same way after reading this terrific, suspenseful mystery/thriller. Oslo detective Harry Hole is on the hunt for a serial killer that, chillingly, leaves a snowman in the yard of their victims. The book starts with a deliciously creepy opening scene and the tension increases from there with several misdirections and red herrings, and builds into an almost unbearably intense climax. It is flawlessly written,and Harry Hole is a fascinating character. Nesbo delivers the goods and honestly, you cannot ask for more out of a thriller than what The Snowman provides.
      I have been reading the Harry Hole series of mysteries in order. Redbreast and Nemesis were very solid, the Devil's Star was great, and the Redeemer was very good. The Snowman is the best yet.
    • 3/5
      Stuffed full of clichés and I worked out the killer by page 180. Propulsive enough to keep me going, though.
    • 4/5
      adult fiction; thriller/mystery/crime. Unlike other "stieg-readalikes" this one won't disappoint.
    • 3/5
      Exactly the sort of comforting crime novel I was looking for. There's lots of gore, and twists galore... and I guessed the killer. Score!
    • 5/5
      More utter evilness, but thank heaven we have Harry to save us. But, boy, he does not come away scarred. And, our poor drunken Norwegian detective is not on a path to getting better. Whew.
    • 4/5
      As I was reading this I thought it was familiar. Then I remembered that I had watched the DVD that was based on this book. Mixed views on the movie but I have to say the book is much better. The scarf of a woman who had disappeared has been found wrapped around a snowman. Harry Hole of course, is the lead investigator. I didn't quiet comprehend the plot and the character motivation at first...I believe something may have gotten lost in the translation. The idea of the ever watching, evil snowman was down right creepy but things get creepier as the story shifts from substation... to plastic surgeon’s office... to coroner’s gurney... Then Harry announces, “I just have the feeling that someone is watching me the whole time, that someone is watching me now. I’m part of someone’s plan.”and so he is. I believe of all the characters involved that I actually found that I kinda liked the snowman.
    • 4/5
      Jo Nesbro writes an interesting and riveting mystery with red herrings leaping upon the banks. In this story, a serial killer targets women with children and leaves a snowman as his calling card. Harry, in his usual method, runs here and there discovering clues, but falls into the alcohol trap when he lacks answers. Nesbro creates memorable characters and the settings of ice, snow, and coldness permeate the loneliness. The biggest problem falls on the names of the characters, as this reader finds confusion with the unfamiliar names. I also enjoy the fact that I can skip novels in the series and not feel lost.
    • 4/5
      Sometimes I wonder about the writers who think up this kind of plot. Do they hate women? Or just find them good victims for mystery stories? Are there that many twisted people in the world, and if so, is one of them the author?Harry Hole finds himself enmeshed in another serial killer case when multiple abductions are seen as a pattern. Nesbo gives us the usual twists and turns and incorrect identifications, but this time, even more than in other ooks of his, I was screaming at Harry to see what was directly in front of him. Lots of hints that turn out to b e true, but... An enjoyable, almost compulsive read, if you don't mind being scared.
    • 3/5
      Harry reconnects with his ex-girlfriend Rakel. Rakel is engaged to marry Mathis LUnd-Helgesen. Not the best in the series. It felt like it was dragging on. Long stretches where nothing happens. I saw one of the big twist coming very early on.
    • 4/5
      Just as good as the other recent ones in the series, but a bit darker even than some of the rest, making it a bit hard to read in places.
    • 4/5
      I have been hearing about Jo Nesbo for awhile now, and have been wanting to try one of his books. I know this is the seventh book in the series, but I didn't feel I was missing much by starting here. Maybe I would have learned a little more about Harry's personal life, but the central mystery of the story was stand alone. The

      A serial killer has been at work in Norway for years, but because he only strikes once a year, no one has put together the pieces yet. Until Harry gets the case. This book reminded me a little of Jeffrey Deaver's works. You think the mystery has been solved, but wait...there's a twist.

      I found the book very entertaining to read. The story was interesting, and I felt it moved at a good pace. I am definitely going to go back and read the rest of the series.
    • 4/5
      A great gripping read, if you enjoy psychological thrillers!
    • 4/5
      The ending was disappointing, just fizzled out at the climax. This was my 1st Harry Hole novel. I read The Son and could not put it down! I'll try another one of Nesbo's books.
    • 3/5
      The Snowman, Number 7 in the Harry Hole books by Norwegian author Jo Nesbo, is a fast-paced mystery that jolts the reader back and forth between theories and suspects. This time, Harry is a shadow of his former self, thin and weary from some hard living and battles with personal demons. He uses the skills he has learned from the US FBI to spot a pattern in some disappearances that seem to indicate that Norway might be entertaining a rare serial killer. He uses his reputation in his department to get assigned a small team to help him follow up on missing women dating back from 2004 to 1992. The one detail common to all the scenes: a snowman at the location of their last known whereabouts. His new team includes a sharp new detective, Katrine Bratt, who contributes some perceptive insight into the cases. Harry manages to follow the clues to a variety of suspects. Is there a connection to a doctor specializing in rare genetic disorders? Does it involve a missing officer who may have been working on his own? Or could it be related to a famous pundit seeking to cover up deviant practices? Or is The Snowman someone else circling around the team, able to stay one step ahead and keep them chasing their tails? There is a lot going on in this story, and it might be difficult for some to follow all the Norwegian names and places. The use of the snowman as a sinister current throughout was a little far-fetched, but certainly original. This book is a good example of how a strong main character can elevate a weaker installment in a series. Hole is such a wonderfully depicted and flawed person that fans of Nesbo can easily forgive some plot lapses and implausible coincidences. If you are new to the Harry Hole mysteries, however, I would begin with one of the earlier novels instead.
    • 4/5
      I just finished reading this the night before the movie adaptation premiered on HBO and I am soooo glad I read it first. I dont think I would have understood the film without it. Honestly, they should have turned this into a limited series. There was just so much detail and characterization and just plot that the movie epically failed to put forth. Such a shame. This was the first Harry Hole novel I've read. It won't be the last.I really liked Nesbo's way of dropping bread crumbs to the discovery of the killer. Not my usual type of read but glad I took a chance.
    • 4/5
      Perfectly satisfying murders! Complete with deeply red herrings. Enjoy!
    • 4/5
      I finished my Nordic mystery - Norway - The Snowman by Joe Nesbo. I saw the trailer for the movie and was afraid it would be a really scary book (Stephen King scary) but it wasn't. Harry is up against a serial killer who kills on the first snowfall of the year, and leaves a snowman. In order to have a case that Harry could solve in a reasonable amount of time something pushes the killer over the edge and he kills multiple times. I like Harry Hole as a character, but this book was too long. They thought they'd caught the killer too many times. First time was half way through the book and I'm going, 'like really? You're catching the killer and the book is only half done? Duh, Harry, I think you're on the wrong track.' I'll keep reading Nesbo because even though Harry claims he's done, the last sentences in the book let us know that Harry's not going away.
    • 2/5
      It's definitely hard to get past the name choice for the protagonist, Harry Hole. I have a lot of questions about that decision alone. As noted by the two stars, this one was just ok. I had trouble liking Harry. He seemed like a hot mess. I think I expected this weird genius when he seemed more flaky, kind of rude and needs to get his s*t together. This is definitely one of those thrillers that if you pay attention, you can probably figure out who did it. You can probably figure it out sooner than the Harry himself. Not sure I'll be seeking out more of this series in the future.
    • 5/5
      Not familiar with this writer, however the movie previews made want to read this book. Unpredictable and interesting, hard to figure out where the story was going. Got me to get a map of Norway to figure out where the story took place.
    • 5/5
      Norway's answer to Rebus; angry, loner, resents authority, troubles with alcohol, troubles with relationships.Harry Hole is chasing a serial killer who leaves snowman it the scene.Brilliant twists and turns, didn't see that coming
    • 5/5
      Creepy as anything, this is definitely one of Nesbo's best. I was sitting on the edge of my seat for the entire book. Hole resembles Connelly's Bosch a bit too much (including their names of Harry!) but I like the cast of secondary characters. A terrific read!
    • 4/5
      Just discovered this series (because of the movie about to release), and really enjoyed The Snowman. I felt it started off very exciting (couldn't put it down!), slowed down a little in the middle, but then ended strong! I plan to read the other Harry Hole books in this series.
    • 4/5
      As the film of Jo Nesbø’s quintessential police procedural The Snowman (2007) comes to the big screen, listening to the audio version is perhaps a dramatized alternative between reading this terrifying bestseller and seeing the film, which, if the critics are to be believed, is pretty much a bust.The book begins in 1980 on “the day the snow came.” A clingy married woman and her lover have a final midday assignation while her young son waits outside in the car. A hint of menace, a sense of being watched, hangs over the scene. The watcher turns out to be nothing more than a snowman, but the boy says the snowman gave him a message: “We’re going to die.”The book then jumps to 2004, again November, again a first snowfall, and a missing woman, Birte Becker. She and her husband Filip also have a son. A snowman mysteriously appears on the Becker’s lawn.The Snowman was the seventh outing for Nesbø’s prickly alcoholic detective, Harry Hole. Harry’s notoriety from capturing an Australian serial killer in book one (The Bat) haunts him in the Oslo department, making his superiors and colleagues reluctant to believe Harry’s contention that a serial killer is at work in Norway. The psychology of these interactions is strong. There’s a lapskaus (Norwegian stew) of grudging respect and desire to downplay another’s success—in short, all the petty office jealousies that interfere with getting work done.A bright new transfer from the Bergen PD, Katrine Bratt, is assigned to work with Harry on the Birte Becker case. While he at first doubts her usefulness, her experience on the Bergen sex squad gives her good insight. They investigate cases of missing women going back a number of years, and Bratt discovers they all coincided with winter’s first snowfall. Another previously unrecognized common denominator is that a snowman stood near where each woman disappeared, an innocent symbol transformed into a diabolical observer.The trope of settling first on one suspect, then having that theory demolished and settling on another, and so on, has become a bit hackneyed, though this is an excellent example of where it works well. When you are only 50 pages (or an hour) into a book and the police start saying they have their man, you know they’re wrong. Twists and turns inevitably lie ahead, with the real culprit laying down a succession of misleading clues. Nesbø is so clever with his logical traps that, even though you are sure they lie in wait, they’re still a surprise.The Scandinavian setting is, basically Nordic noir. Snowy. Wet. Dark. And the story moves through the slush in a doggedly determined fashion, like Harry himself, without any of the literary attributes that help crime fiction rise above the genre.Well-developed secondary characters—a slimy plastic surgeon, the strangely distant father Filip Becker, a chauvinist playboy media mogul, and a now-dead policeman involved in an earlier Snowman case—are all attractive suspects whom Nesbø dangles in front of you.The narration by the late English actor Robin Sachs is solid. Sachs has a good feel for the characters, having narrated several Harry Hole books, even though he makes Harry sound older and more dissolute than I picture him. A bit of a problem for audio that wouldn’t arise in reading this story is that the characters’ names are hard to remember, especially those of the victims. Regular readers of Harry Hole novels would have an advantage here, because they’d be already familiar with the Oslo PD personnel. It’s a minor quibble and requires only a little extra attention.
    • 5/5
      It’s November in Oslo and the first snow has just fallen. Young Jonas wakes in the middle of the night and discovers his mother is missing. Desperate to find her he searches the entire house, but the only thing he finds is a snowman outside in his yard that unexplainably appeared earlier in the day. The snowman is now dressed in his mother’s favorite scarf. Meanwhile, police inspector Harry Hole has received a menacing letter from someone claiming that once the first snow has fallen, the snowman will appear and claim his next victim. Could the writer of this letter be behind the disappearance of Jonas’ mother? Has this snowman taken countless women over the years? As Harry comes closer to the truth he finds himself a pawn in the snowman’s end game and will have to risk everything in order to bring him to justice. Nesbø truly out-does himself in THE SNOWMAN. I was captivated from the first creepy opening scene until the very moment Harry realizes what must be done to stop the killer. The book flows at the pace of a heart-racing movie, no coincidence that this soon will become a major motion picture (in theaters October 20th). Hole is kept on his toes throughout the novel, moving from suspect to suspect and victim to victim. Nesbø’s writing style is intense, but at the same time allows for the reader to bond with the characters in the novel, including the background ones. THE SNOWMAN is book number seven in Nesbø’s Harry Hole series. Despite this being my first read with the series, I experienced no issues understanding the relationships between characters and pieces of their backgrounds. The only item I was missing on backstory was references to one of Hole’s previous cases. I have loved Nesbø’s other works BLOOD IN SNOW and MIDNIGHT SUN. I find THE SNOWMAN to deliver the same level of intensity, character development, and be an overall delightful read. I highly recommend picking up this novel and then going to see the movie in a few days! Stay tuned for future Nesbø reviews, as I go back and start the Hole series from book one, THE BAT.
    • 5/5
      "What is worse? Taking the life of a person who wants to live or taking death from a person who wants to die?"I don’t know what’s scarier in this book, the Snowman or reading about George W Bush getting re-elected! But, this is a damn good book! Harry Hole believes that he is on the trail of a serial killer, but who is the Snowman? Jo Nesbo takes us on quite a journey to that end, with enough twists and turns to have kept me guessing, and being wrong, multiple times! It's my first book by him, but will not be my last!
    • 5/5
      Creepy as hell, kept me guessing, turning the pages into the night. I thought the character of Katrine Bratt was amazing.
    • 4/5
      Norwegian noir, dark as a northern Winter's night. This fast-paced suspense/thriller has many twists and turns.Not for the squeamish: contains very graphic scenes.