Jo Nesbo Quotes

A collection of quotes by Jo Nesbo.

Jo NesbÃ¸ is a Norwegian author and musician, best known for his gripping crime novels featuring the popular character Detective Harry Hole. Born on March 29, 1960, in Oslo, Denmark, NesbÃ¸ grew up in a suburb of the capital city. In his early years, he pursued a career in music and played in several bands before studying economics and business administration at the Norwegian School of Economics.

NesbÃ¸'s literary journey began in the late 1990s when he released his debut crime novel, "The Bat," featuring the complex protagonist, Harry Hole. The book received critical acclaim and paved the way for his subsequent works. NesbÃ¸'s gripping storytelling, fascinating character development, and intricate plots soon gained him international recognition and a loyal following.

His extensive series of books featuring Harry Hole, such as "The Snowman," "The Leopard," and "The Thirst," propelled NesbÃ¸ to the top of the bestseller lists worldwide. His novels often explore dark themes, psychological depths, and intricate mysteries, captivating readers with each installment.

Apart from his success as a novelist, NesbÃ¸ has also achieved recognition as a singer and songwriter. He has released several albums with his band, Di Derre, which further highlights his artistic versatility.

Jo NesbÃ¸'s contributions to crime fiction have earned him numerous awards and accolades, establishing him as one of the most prominent Scandinavian authors of his generation. His captivating novels continue to enthral readers globally, solidifying his place as a master of the genre.

Until the Eighties, Oslo was a rather boring town, but it's

Until the Eighties, Oslo was a rather boring town, but it's changed a lot, and is now much more cosmopolitan. If I go downtown, I visit the harbour to see the tall ships and the ferries, and to admire the modern architecture such as the Opera House or the new Astrup Fearnley Museum on the water's edge.

For many years, it seemed as if nothing changed in Norway. Y

For many years, it seemed as if nothing changed in Norway. You could leave the country for three months, travel the world, through coups d'etat, assassinations, famines, massacres and tsunamis, and come home to find that the only new thing in the newspapers was the crossword puzzle.

Travel

I don't think I'll ever feel as famous or as popular as I fe

I don't think I'll ever feel as famous or as popular as I felt when I was a 17-year-old soccer player in Modle. Only about 20,000 people live there and 12,000 of them come to every game. Running onto the pitch each week was just the most fantastic feeling. Nothing can beat that.

Famous

Those golden minutes before you are completely awake, when y

Those golden minutes before you are completely awake, when your mind is just drifting, you have no censorship you are ready to develop any kind of idea. That's when I come up with the best and worst ideas. That is the privilege of being a writer - that you can stay in bed for an hour in the morning and it's work time.

Morning

Not even the brightest future can make up for the fact that

Not even the brightest future can make up for the fact that no roads lead back to what came before - to the innocence of childhood or the first time we fell in love.

Future

In most sports, your brain and your body will cooperate... B

In most sports, your brain and your body will cooperate... But in rock climbing, it is the other way around. Your brain doesn't see the point in climbing upwards. Your brain will tell you to keep as low as possible, to cling to the wall and not get any higher. You have to have your brain persuading your body to do the right movements.

Sports

When you go visiting countries, you start reading the histor

When you go visiting countries, you start reading the history of the place and you start getting into the culture, and then you have to leave. In my experience, all countries have hidden treasures.

Experience

I've been watching more American TV because of all the great

I've been watching more American TV because of all the great TV series that have come out in the last five to 10 years. I'm a 'Sopranos' fan, I'm a 'Wire' fan, I'm a 'Mad Men' fan. I'm a 'Deadwood' fan. It makes me optimistic for the future of storytelling on TV that producers are willing to take that kind of jump.

Future