tammyw14's review against another edition
2.0
I just couldn't make it to the end of this one. Normally, I love Henning Mankell. But this one just didn't grab me. There was not enough character development to grab me - I stuck with it for about 150 pages, and felt like I didn't know (or like) the character of Louise well enough to stick around, and the plot just wasn't getting going. This book is just a slow-starter. It's one of those where if I had more time on my hands, I might stick around to see if it got better... but I just got Firewall (the 8th in the Wallander series) and it was shouting my name.
aigra's review against another edition
1.0
"For a moment, nothing happened. Then, after a second or so, nothing continued to happen."
Douglas Adams
When the author tells you at the end, that the book could have ended 200 pages earlier and you totally agree. Because nothing f.... happened.
Douglas Adams
When the author tells you at the end, that the book could have ended 200 pages earlier and you totally agree. Because nothing f.... happened.
marielle3090's review against another edition
3.0
Le roman se passe surtout en Afrique et tourne autour du sida
Je n’ai pas vraiment accroché.
Je n’ai pas vraiment accroché.
francescaar's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
coralang's review against another edition
3.0
C’est l’histoire d’une quête de vérité. Un peu long, parfois invraisemblable qu’un tel courage puisse nous habiter et s’en sortir avec une telle facilité. J’ai aimé la note de l’auteur en fin de livre. Il explique comment il a été inspiré pour son livre.
fruschee's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25