The Man Who Smiled by Henning Mankell

The Man Who Smiled

Kurt Wallander (Chronological Order) #5

Henning Mankell

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Fans of introspective detectives navigating labyrinthine conspiracies and moral dilemmas in fast-paced, atmospheric Nordic crime thrillers will find this ideal.

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Crestfallen, dejected and spiraling into an alcohol-fuelled depression after killing a man in the line of duty, Inspector Kurt Wallander has made up his mind to quit the force for good. When an old acquaintance, a solicitor, seeks Wallander's help...

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Community Reviews

3.71
based on 1,168 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 88%

dark: 82%

tense: 64%

adventurous: 35%

reflective: 11%

challenging: 8%

sad: 5%

emotional: 2%

funny: 2%

hopeful: 2%

informative: 2%

Pace

17% of readers chose fast
70% of readers chose medium
11% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

60% of readers chose Plot
28% of readers chose A mix
12% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

29% of readers chose Yes
54% of readers chose Complicated
16% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
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Loveable characters?

36% of readers chose Yes
44% of readers chose Complicated
16% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
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Complicated
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Diverse cast of characters?

20% of readers chose Yes
4% of readers chose Complicated
72% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

37% of readers chose Yes
37% of readers chose Complicated
20% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
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