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“Harry looked at Bellman. He could not help but admire him. The way you admire a cockroach you flush down the toilet and it comes creeping back again and again and in the end it inherits the world.”

Quote by Jo Nesbo

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Jo Nesbø is a Norwegian author known for his crime novels. His works are renowned for their complex characters and gripping plots, enjoying widespread popularity among readers worldwide. more

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