Headhunters

By: Jo Nesbø

Narrated by: Sean Barrett

Length: 7 hrs and 50 mins

Publisher's summary

Roger Brown has it all. He's the country's most successful headhunter. He has a beautiful wife and a magnificent house. And to maintain this lifestyle, he's also a highly accomplished art thief. At a gallery opening, his wife introduces him to Clas Greve. Not only is Greve the perfect candidate for a position with one of Roger's high-profile clients, he is also in possession of 'The Calydonian Boar Hunt' by Rubens, one of the most sought-after paintings in the world.

Roger sees his chance to be rich beyond his wildest dreams and starts planning his boldest heist yet. But soon, he runs into trouble - and this time money is the least of his worries.

©2011 Jo Nesbo (P)2011 Random House Audio

stupendous read

If you could sum up Headhunters in three words, what would they be?

intelligent good plot. wove several timelines together. great judge of character. great twists

What did you like best about this story?

good plot. good life insights

Which character – as performed by Sean Barrett – was your favorite?

several good

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

yes

Any additional comments?

no

Headhunters

Would you listen to Headhunters again? Why?

I will probably listen in a few years time when I have forgotten the plot!

What other book might you compare Headhunters to and why?

This is not an easy book to categorise. While being a thriller, it has an unusual flow and bridges the gap with a more serious novel format.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Intrigued/engrossed me.

Jo Nesbo Headhunters

If you could sum up Headhunters in three words, what would they be?

Excellent story - scandinavian sophistication. Excellent narrating by Sean Barrett.

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

Unexpected developement of the story.

What does Sean Barrett bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Close to own reading.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

When he discovered that his wife was cheating on him.

Any additional comments?

Looking forward to reading/listening to the next Job Nesbo story.

Nesbo's black humour reigns

What made the experience of listening to Headhunters the most enjoyable?

Sean Barretts narration as always is the perfect voice for Nesbo's anti-heros

How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable?

Time differential between the deaths in the apartment not being considered seriously by the police was a weak link in the plot.

Have you listened to any of Sean Barrett’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Yes excellent as always.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

A slight smile at the end when the twist is revealed.

Any additional comments?

I read this whilst suffering withdrawal symptoms from finishing the last Harry Hole novel 'Phantom' Some of the extreme escapes require the reader to suspend belief but on the whole Another excellent effort from Nesbo and Barrett the perfect team!

success is skin deep!

Just how difficult it is to stay ontop, we who are not so brilliantly successful can forget any envy - High flyers crash hard.

Good plot not enitirely animated by performance

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

Maybe, the story is interesting but the characters not so likeable. I prefer the Harry Holes Series but have not listened to these as audiobooks.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Headhunters?

The barn scene with the dog is rather entertaining.

What aspect of Sean Barrett’s performance would you have changed?

More animation.

Was Headhunters worth the listening time?

Yes, but wouldn't go there again.

I'm Hooked

I started reading Jo Nesbø a few months ago and cannot get enough. Headhunters is a wonderful story, full of intrigue, action, horror and humour. Nesbø has a wonderful way with words and descriptions that often make me smile at his ingenuity.

Sean Barrett is magnificent. The best Narrator I've had the pleasure to listen to. Accents, languages, gender, emotion all seem to flow effortlessly (I'm sure it is actually VERY hard work). He takes you inside in a way that the narration actually disappears as you are pulled into the plot, characters, locations . . . the story.

Headhunters, for me, was a nice break from Harry Hole. But it fed my desire to read more by this gifted author.

One very exciting and unexpected thriller

Where does Headhunters rank among all the audiobooks you???ve listened to so far?

Jo Nesbo never lets you down and this is one of the best books I've listened to. It starts so innocently that you don't see the thrills coming when suddenly wham!

What did you like best about this story?

The main character is so wicked and yet there is someone even worse than him.

Have you listened to any of Sean Barrett???s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I love Sean Barrett. He is so good at telling a story.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

I had a long car trip which this book suited perfectly and I didn't want to get out of the car.

Any additional comments?

Loved it so much I bought the book for friends for Christmas.

Very clever

What did you love best about Headhunters?

I loved the fast moving thirller.

What about Sean Barrett’s performance did you like?

Sean Barrett is synonomous with Jo Nesbo novels.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Although some scenes are realy graphical, I really liked it.

Any additional comments?

The movie (in Norwegian with english subtitles) are coming soon!

better than the film

What made the experience of listening to Headhunters the most enjoyable?

like the change of pace

Who was your favorite character and why?

recruitment character was up against the odds but managed to stay elusive

What does Sean Barrett bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Brings the characters to life

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

deception & greed with image

Any additional comments?

very happy with purchase