Many Scandinavian writers who had made their name in literary fiction felt they wanted to have a go at the crime novel to show they could compete with the best. If Salman Rushdie had been Norwegian, he would definitely have… — Jo Nesbo Copy Share Image
All my friends who wanted to write had got nowhere trying to write the great European novel. So I deliberately steered clear of that and set out to write something story-led. — Jo Nesbo Copy Share Image
My father grew up in Brooklyn, N.Y., with my grandparents. In Norwegian my name is pronounced 'Yoo' but my father used to call me… — Jo Nesbo Copy Share Image
What we humans think we know is nothing compared to what we need to believe to numb the fear and pain. — Jo Nesbo Copy Share Image
At nineteen I was pretty sure I was going to be a professional soccer player. At that time I played for one of the… — Jo Nesbo Copy Share Image
The nature of Scandinavians is that they don't talk so much, there will be these dark secrets, and most things are under-communicated. — Jo Nesbo Copy Share Image
I wasn't that into crime novels at all, but a friend introduced me to the work of Jim Thompson - I loved all his… — Jo Nesbo Copy Share Image
I think I was righteous. I saw myself as the good guy in my own movie. I didn't get into many fights when I… — Jo Nesbo Copy Share Image
When I propose a candidate for a job I don't do it because the person in question is the best but because he is… — Jo Nesbo Copy Share Image
Many Scandinavian writers who had made their name in literary fiction felt they wanted to have a go at the crime novel to show… — Jo Nesbo Copy Share Image
“And the rest of the story?" he asked, trying to force a smile. "Is that like everything else in POT, on a need-to-know basis?"… — Jo Nesbo Copy Share Image
“Ceri loves Sci-Fi - " Game of Thrones " also - Harry Hole , Lisbeeth Salander, Funky Scando Fiction, Supports Swans, Nirvana,” — Jo Nesbo Copy Share Image
I was a really bad taxi driver. I only collided twice but it was one time too much. — Jo Nesbo Copy Share Image
As I say, we Norwegians love our woolens, and you can buy some beautiful knitwear in Oslo. They might cost you a bit -… — Jo Nesbo Copy Share Image
![“When I propose a candidate for a job I don't do it because the person in question is the best but because he is the one the client will employ. I provide them with a head that is good enough, placed on a body they want. [...] The world is full of people who pay serious money for bad pictures by…” quote by Jo Nesbo](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/5cc/jo-nesbo-8743_art_when-i-propose-a-candidate-for-a-job-i-d_310021.jpg)
