448 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781400031542
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Crime/Black Lizard
Publication date: 13 April 2004
Description
The mystery thriller series that inspired the Netflix crime drama Young Wallander. From the dean of Scandinavian noir, the sixth riveting installment in the internationally bestselling and universally acclaimed Kurt Wallander series. In an African...
Community Reviews Summary of 479 reviews
Moods
mysterious 90%
tense 63%
reflective 27%
adventurous 9%
challenging 9%
emotional 9%
sad 9%
Pace
slow 36%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 40% | Plot: 40% | Character: 20%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 36% | No: 27%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 30% | No: 20% | N/A: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 63% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 70% | No: 30%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence
448 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781400031542
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Crime/Black Lizard
Publication date: 13 April 2004
Description
The mystery thriller series that inspired the Netflix crime drama Young Wallander. From the dean of Scandinavian noir, the sixth riveting installment in the internationally bestselling and universally acclaimed Kurt Wallander series. In an African...
Community Reviews Summary of 479 reviews
Moods
mysterious 90%
tense 63%
reflective 27%
adventurous 9%
challenging 9%
emotional 9%
sad 9%
Pace
slow 36%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 40% | Plot: 40% | Character: 20%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 36% | No: 27%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 30% | No: 20% | N/A: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 63% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 70% | No: 30%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence