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Pyramid
Pyramid: And Four Other Kurt Wallander Mysteries | Henning Mankell
At last, a key addition to the Kurt Wallander mystery series: the book of short mysteries that takes us back to the beginning. Here we meet Wallander the twenty-one-year-old patrolman on his first criminal investigation, Wallander the young father facing an unexpected danger on Christmas Eve, Wallander on the brink of middle age solving a case of poisoning, the newly separated Wallander investigating the murder of a local photographer, and Wallander the veteran detective discovering unexpected connections between a downed mystery plane and the assassination of a pair of spinster sisters. Over the course of these five mysteries, he comes into his own as a murder detective, defined by his simultaneously methodical and instinctive work, and is increasingly haunted from witnessing the worst aspects of an atomized society. Written from the unique perspective of an author looking back upon his own creation to discover his origins, these mysteries are vintage Mankell. Essential reading for all Wallander fans, The Pyramid is also a wonderful showcase for Mankells powers as a writer whose works transcend their chosen genre to become thrilling and moral literature (Michael Ondaatje).
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claudiuo
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After watching a few episodes of the TV series (both Swedish and British) finally got to read my first Wallander book. Started with this one which is supposed to be book 0 (stories happening before the first book in the series) or 9th published book. I loved all the stories. As the cover blurb from Times Literary Supplement says “they are surprising, small masterpieces“. Soon I'll start the actual first book in the series, Faceless Killers.

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jenniferw88
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Various books about origins for #originsoflove #maymoviemagic @Cinfhen @rohit-sawant

Cinfhen Well played!!! Clever use of prompt 🙌🏻💡❤️ 5y
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pbourgo
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Afternoon reading...

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catherine2
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There was silence all around. He stepped over the police tape and looked around. If someone wanted to kill a person, this was an excellent location.

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Donna_sBookMinute
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I actually pillaged my organized books for this. Wow @Litsy ! #photoadaynov16 #day17 #bookpyramid Mixed genres because I kept to a brown theme. I have a couple of Mankells, too. Not sure if this is one of them.

moranadatter Gorgeous photo! 7y
LeahBergen ❤️ 7y
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slhbooks
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Here's 2 shelves of my #translatedbooks. Henning Mankell is responsible for about 75% of these😉. I got hooked on Kurt Wallander, then Lisbeth Salander and I couldn't stop buying my Scandinavian police procedurals! Lots of other good books too...The Elegance of the Hedgehog💗 The Shadow of the Wind💗 and The Secret Life of Santa Claus💗
#septemberphotochallenge #translatedbooks #spinecrackersbookclub

melbeautyandbooks Henning Mankell and the Kurt Wallander series are awesome! 8y
Cathythoughts Love your book choices. Love Henning Mankell. The books & the man & his life was so inspiring 7y
Cathythoughts Can't stack !! Have read them all , but maybe will read again 7y
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slhbooks

Here's 2 shelves of my #translatedbooks. Henning Mankell is responsible for about 75% of these😉. I got hooked on Kurt Wallander, then Lisbeth Salander and I couldn't stop buying my Scandinavian police procedurals! Lots of other good books too...The Elegance of the Hedgehog💗 The Shadow of the Wind💗 and The Secret Life of Santa Claus💗
#septemberphotochallenge #translatedbooks #spinecrackersbookclub