Cockroaches: The Second Inspector Harry Hole Novel (Harry Hole series)
The last thought he remembered was that all redemption comes complete with a hangover. And vice versa.
Jo Nesbo • Cockroaches: The Second Inspector Harry Hole Novel (Harry Hole series)
I don't think a hangover has ever felt like redemption to me...
“He who is destined for the gallows will not drown, as we say in Norwegian,”
Jo Nesbo • Cockroaches: The Second Inspector Harry Hole Novel (Harry Hole series)
I want to use this one some time.
“Do you love him, fru Molnes?” In the ensuing silence he listened for a fanfare. “Love him? What does that matter? I’m capable of imagining I love him. I think I could love anyone who loves me. Do you understand?”
Jo Nesbo • Cockroaches: The Second Inspector Harry Hole Novel (Harry Hole series)
I feel like this is how a lot of people resign themselves to marriage. Sad.
“If you get bitten, make sure you catch the snake, so you’re given the right antidote. Then it doesn’t matter if you’re bitten a second time.” Harry couldn’t see if Løken was smiling in the darkness, but guessed he was.
Jo Nesbo • Cockroaches: The Second Inspector Harry Hole Novel (Harry Hole series)
My friend Raymond used to dive into the brush to catch snakes whenever he could. I still remember when he did it one time while carrying his sister's kid in a kid carrier on his back. They absolutely freaked out (justifiably).