The Man from Beijing by Henning Mankell

The Man from Beijing

Henning Mankell with Laurie Thompson (Translator)

454 pages first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller mysterious slow-paced

Description

From the dean of Scandinavian noir, Henning Mankell, the internationally bestselling and universally acclaimed Kurt Wallander series, an incredible stand-alone masterpiece: a bone-chilling mystery that spans two centuries and four continents. In t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 489 reviews

Moods

mysterious 93%
dark 62%
tense 56%
adventurous 31%
informative 18%
challenging 12%
reflective 12%
sad 12%
emotional 6%

Pace

slow 52%
medium 47%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 66% | Character: 22% | A mix: 11%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 63% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 9% | Yes: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 10%

Average rating

3.19

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