The Son (Nesbø novel)
 First edition (Norwegian) | |
| Author | Jo Nesbø |
|---|---|
| Original title | Sønnen |
| Language | Norwegian, English |
| Genre | Crime fiction |
| Publisher | Aschehoug |
Publication date | 2014 |
| Publication place | Norway |
| ISBN | 978-0-385-35137-9 |
| OCLC | 863198532 |
| Preceded by | Police |
| Followed by | none |
The Son (Norwegian: Sønnen, 2014) is a crime novel by Norwegian writer Jo Nesbø. It is the second stand-alone crime novel by Nesbø, 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.[1][2][3]
Inspiration
Nesbø started work on The Son during Good Friday in 2012. The plot is inspired by the Bible.[4]
Adaptation
An HBO limited series based on the novel was set to be directed by Denis Villeneuve (which he later he dropped out due to creative differences in 2024)[5] and produced by Jake Gyllenhaal and Riva Marker's Nine Stories and Michel Litvak's Bold Films, with Jo Nesbø executive producing it alongside Niclas Salomonsson.[6] In 2020, Lenore Zion, Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy were announced as co-showrunners.[7]
References
- ^ Steph Cha (May 16, 2014). "Revenge and corruption play a part in Jo Nesbo's thriller 'The Son'". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved May 31, 2014.
- ^ "The Son". Publishers Weekly. Archived from the original on May 14, 2014. Retrieved May 31, 2014.
- ^ Richard Klinzman (May 24, 2014). "Book Review: 'The Son' by Jo Nesbo". The Florida Times-Union. Archived from the original on May 31, 2014. Retrieved May 31, 2014.
- ^ "Jo Nesbo talks to Simon Mayo". BBC. Archived from the original on May 31, 2014. Retrieved April 25, 2014.
- ^ Lincoln, Ross A. "Denis Villeneuve Is No Longer Directing Jake Gyllenhaal's HBO Miniseries 'The Son'". The Wrap. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
- ^ McNary, Dave (May 26, 2016). "Jake Gyllenhaal, Denis Villeneuve to Reunite for Crime Drama 'The Son'". Variety. Retrieved October 7, 2016.
- ^ Otterson, Joe (October 20, 2020). "Jake Gyllenhaal to Star in HBO Limited Series 'The Son;' Denis Villeneuve, Jonathan Nolan, Lisa Joy to Produce". Variety. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
