The “The Devil’s Star” by Jo Nesbø follows detective Harry Hole as he investigates a series of murders in Oslo linked by a pentagram symbol. Harry, struggling with personal issues, is drawn into a case that reveals secrets and betrayals within the police force.
The story takes readers through the streets of Oslo, capturing its atmosphere while unraveling a dark and twisted mystery.
Jo Nesbø's “Nemesis” is a crime novel that follows detective Harry Hole as he investigates a bank robbery that ends in a fatal shooting. Things take a darker turn when a woman Harry once knew is found dead, and he becomes a suspect.
While trying to unravel the truths behind both crimes, Harry navigates a web of lies, revenge, and his own struggles. The story moves through Oslo’s streets, blending the city’s modern life with its hidden dangers.
“Fra Kristiania-Bohêmen” by Hans Jæger takes place in Oslo, which was called Kristiania at the time. The book follows a group of bohemian friends who reject societal norms and embrace a lifestyle of freedom and rebellion.
Through their struggles with poverty and relationships, the characters explore love, art, and philosophy in a city filled with tension between convention and counterculture. The book caused outrage when it was published for its candid depiction of taboo subjects.
Knut Hamsun wrote “Hunger,” a novel about a struggling writer wandering the streets of Oslo, battling starvation and his own pride. The protagonist’s intense inner thoughts reveal his desperation as he drifts through moments of hope and despair.
His encounters with strangers and his small acts of rebellion against society add tension to his bleak circumstances, creating a vivid portrait of isolation and survival.
The book “Albertine” by Christian Krohg tells the story of a seamstress named Albertine living in 19th-century Oslo, where poverty and societal expectations shape her life.
After an encounter with a police officer, her path takes a dark turn, shedding light on injustice and the harsh realities faced by women in that era.
“The Half Brother” by Lars Saabye Christensen is a story about Barnum Nilsen and his half-brother Fred. Set in post-war Oslo, it spans decades as it follows their complicated family dynamics.
Barnum grows up with a mother who was raped on VE Day and a grandmother whose life is filled with eccentricity. Fred is silent after an early trauma and becomes a mysterious figure in Barnum’s life.
The novel weaves their lives together with secrets, struggles, and bonds that define their family.