592 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Four nuns and a fifth woman, a visitor to Africa, are killed in a savage night-time attack. Months later, in Sweden, the news of the unexplained tragedy sets off a cruel vengeance for these killings.Inspector Kurt Wallander is home from an idyllic...
Community Reviews Summary of 509 reviews
Moods
mysterious 92%
tense 61%
reflective 23%
adventurous 7%
challenging 7%
emotional 7%
sad 7%
Pace
slow 41%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 36% | Plot: 36% | Character: 27%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 36% | No: 18% | N/A: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 63% | No: 36%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence
592 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Four nuns and a fifth woman, a visitor to Africa, are killed in a savage night-time attack. Months later, in Sweden, the news of the unexplained tragedy sets off a cruel vengeance for these killings.Inspector Kurt Wallander is home from an idyllic...
Community Reviews Summary of 509 reviews
Moods
mysterious 92%
tense 61%
reflective 23%
adventurous 7%
challenging 7%
emotional 7%
sad 7%
Pace
slow 41%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 36% | Plot: 36% | Character: 27%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 36% | No: 18% | N/A: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 63% | No: 36%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence