In the foot steps of Jo Nesbø
Tomorrow, on Sunday, December 8, I am heading towards Oslo for a couple of days. I found a quote from Nesbø, on Oslo.
"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."
That is probably true, and I can add the new Munch museum in the same area, making it to a cultural treat. I wrote a short newsletter this week on Oslo, available on my: The Content Reader Newsletter. While looking on the web, I happened to find a website, helping you to follow in Harry Hole's footsteps. As mot of you know, Harry Hole is the famous detective creative by Nesbø, appearing in many of his novels. I have not read that many of his books, but I will make a note for my next trip.
A few examples of a tour with Harry Hole (from Strawberry website, link above).
Restaurant Schrøder - Waldemar Thranes Gate 8 - a five-minute walk from Harry Hole's flat. This is also the restaurant where police officer's regular meet.
"Everyone who comes in wants to know the same thing: which table does Hole sit at when he's here," adds Khalid with a smile."
Harry Hole's apartment - Sofies gate 5 - in the Bislett area of Oslo.
Teddy Softbar - Brugata 3A - "Entering Teddy's Softbar is like taking a journey back in time. Since its opening, the restaurant has been a gathering place for all Oslo residents from the east to the west side."
It seems that Nesbø has choosen a few places that looks really inviting. Maybe I will pass by some of them? I have to keep my eyes open.
Have you read Nesbø's books? He has sold over 50 million books, and is Norway's most popular author. It might be a good time to read another one, while in Oslo.
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