One Step Behind by Henning Mankell

One Step Behind

Kurt Wallander #7

Henning Mankell

448 pages • first pub 1997 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller dark mysterious reflective fast-paced

Description

The mystery thriller series that inspired the Netflix crime drama Young Wallander. From the dean of Scandinavian noir, the seventh riveting installment in the internationally bestselling and universally acclaimed Kurt Wallander series.On Midsummer...

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Community Reviews Summary of 463 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
mysterious 92%
tense 78%
sad 21%
adventurous 7%
challenging 7%
funny 7%
reflective 7%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 35%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Plot: 36% | Character: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 18%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 41% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 63% | Yes: 36%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 7%

Average rating

3.97

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