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Wikipedia article




'The Son' (, 2014) is a crime novel by Norwegian writer Jo Nesb. It is the second stand-alone crime novel by Nesb, following 'Headhunters' (2008).

Plot



Sonny Lofthus is serving time for crimes he did not commit. As payment, he receives a steady supply of drugs to satisfy his addiction. His life changes completely when he learns the truth about his father's death.

Inspiration



Nesb started work on 'The Son' during Good Friday in 2012. The plot is inspired by the Bible.

Adaptation



An HBO limited series based on the novel is set to be directed by Denis Villeneuve and produced by Jake Gyllenhaal and Riva Marker's Nine Stories and Michel Litvak's Bold Films, with Jo Nesb executive producing it alongside Niclas Salomonsson. In 2020, Lenore Zion, Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy were announced as co-showrunners.

References



Category:2014 novels

Category:Novels by Jo Nesb

Category:Norwegian crime novels

Category:21st-century Norwegian novels


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