Please try again. As they were growing up Roy Opgard has always been there to look after and defend his younger brother, Carl. That he needed his big brother’s help. But when Carl decides to travel the world in search of his fortune, Roy stays behind in their sleepy village, satisfied with his peaceful life as a mechanic.Some years later, Carl returns with his charismatic new wife, Shannon - an architect. The Kingdom is a simmering and complex thriller full of unexpected twists, devastating family legacies and an ever growing body count. Jo Nesbo is one of the world’s bestselling crime writers, with The Leopard, Phantom, Police,The Son, The Thirst and Knife all topping the Sunday Times bestseller charts. Growing up on an isolated goat farm high up a mountain above the small village of Os, the boys become who they are by the pervasive isolation plus family . Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 5 October 2020. They are full of exciting plans to build a spa hotel on their family land. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. The Thursday Murder Club: The Record-Breaking Sunday Times Number One Bestseller, The Kingdom: The gripping Sunday Times bestselling thriller, © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Roy is only good with motor cars and Carl. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. If I read the words "as people say" one more time I was going to snap. Headhunters is a … Discover The Kingdom as it's meant to be heard, narrated by Sean Barrett. The Kingdom is a stunning novel from a storyteller with few equals -- Jon Coates * UK Press Syndication * Jo Nesbo One of the world’s most popular crime writers, Norwegian novelist Jo Nesbo ’s books have been published in 50 languages selling over 33 million copies worldwide. I FINALLY finished this book last night and I'm so happy to have finished it. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. “The Kingdom, like most Jo Nesbo novels, is rooted in crime, mystery and the exploration of long-held dark secrets . Carl's good with words and people. Publisher. 19 $19.99 $19.99. Review: The Kingdom by Jo Nesbo. Print length. A tale more twisted than it's central character, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 October 2020. I rarely ever post a review on books because I do appreciate the time and effort that goes into writing and publishing one. Unable to add item to List. We are given only the most rudimentary glimpses into Carl and Roy Opgard's minds but slowly learn what their shared coming of age was like. His last stand alone book was Macbeth which got some pretty poor reviews but I really liked it. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Roy worked in the car repair and gas station in Os and dreamed of owning his own station. Vivid characters speak dialogue that is always pungent and convincing . By the end of the book I wanted to throw myself off Huken... "as people say". The Kingdom is the gripping new standalone thriller from Jo Nesbo, author of the Harry Hole books. Overall a really good book. No spoilers. 538 pages. I was holding out hope for an epic ending after investing so much time in the reading but upon finishing the book I wanted to hurl my Kindle across the room. The author of the bestselling Harry Hole series talks about his gripping new standalone thriller The Kingdom. Slow burning with exceptional characters, the story is the avalanche that buries you deep and leaves you gasping for air. The book was painfully long and meandering but did get somewhat more interesting in the last half so maybe just skip ahead to about 46% on your Kindle and you might enjoy it a lot more than I did. Page Flip. 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