Reviews

• “There are several explanations to why Nesbø is the reader’s favorite. One of them is that he goes one step further than most of his colleagues, both in making the story full of dangers, and in signaling that it is only play and fiction. But at the same time there are many references to reality. /…/ In the middle of the suspenseful story, Lisa and Doctor Proctor discuss envy and self-confidence. Two little pages of insight and good advice in a book that is otherwise made up of fantastic lies. It is a break in style that reminds us that both the author and Doctor Proctor are adults, and that it is good for children to have responsible grown-ups to look after them. Thanks for that, Jo.”

• “The plots become larger and crazier for each book. In this one it reaches James Bond-ian dimensions, with Doctor Proctor as a version of Q. /…/ The most wonderful characters turn up. My favorite is the enormous, evil and gruesome mother of the villains. /…/ There is no doubt that [Jo Nesbø] is enjoying himself.”

• “Doctor Proctor and the gang yet again provide medicine for bad moods and lacking reading pleasure. Young and old will enjoy this fourth book, in which even the fart powder’s effect reaches new levels. /…/ Nesbø’s universe is a great travel destination for the autumn's read aloud sessions; the feisty characters faithfully deliver their blend of very immature and rather adult humor. The language is as always playful, effective and spiced up with surprising metaphors.”

• “Nesbo delivers at least one joke, often a play on words, per paragraph, and no one can complain about the story being slow.”

• “A hilarious and suspenseful story in which Doctor Proctor, Nilly and Lisa are forced to infiltrate Britain's most dangerous league of criminals, in order to save Norway from poverty.”

• “The Doctor Proctor books are gloriously silly, which is exactly what appeals to young readers, who want something exciting to read that will also make them laugh out loud.”

• “Another lighter-than-air exploit from Norway's best-selling novelist, buoyed by alimentary humor and occasional illustrations”

• “Keeps a quick clip with plenty of silliness and just the right amount of toilet humor…”

• “What a crazy story! Just how one's used to from Jo Nesbo and this is just what makes Doktor Proktor so special and endearing. The fourth installment of this series is no exception; a thrilling, dangerous and mischievous adventure for the Norwegian trio.”