![]() You don’t often see crime novels discussed for their prose, but a special mention has to be made for Henning Mankell (and his translator) in Faceless Killers. Regardless, it was perhaps an even more riveting experience to read. ![]() The BBC and Kenneth Branaugh did a wonderful job of adapting this story for television, and I had seen that previously. I found myself nodding along in sympathy with Wallander, pulled along by the lean narrative, and guessing what the next twist to the story would be. Nothing, however, compares to reading these novels.įrom the opening pages to the final resolution, this book was completely captivating. Kurt Wallander is already a known entity to many there are several adaptations for TV and radio, the most recently notable being Kenneth Branaugh’s take on the role as part of the BBC’s Wallander. Wallander is forced to attempt to solve a mystery with almost no leads, while also trying to prevent suspicion about the refugees from escalating into mass violence. At the same time, he is dealing with an incredibly vicious double murder of an elderly couple, and freshly-sparked tensions between local refugee camps and Swedish citizens. Kurt Wallander is a detective whose personal life is crumbling around him. ![]() Quick Review: Absolutely read this it’s dark and chilling and atmospheric, with many appreciable touches of messy reality and has a fairly satisfying finish. Read this book for: realistic police procedure, beautiful prose, strong atmosphere, straightforward plot, minimalist writing, Scandanavian/Nordic Noir ![]()
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