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collismeanshill's review against another edition
5.0
I often didn't like the secondary characters' personalities and I definitely didn't always like the protagonist, but I very much liked how they wove into and through each other. The author did a lovely thing here with some very flawed men and women.
karolina18's review against another edition
5.0
Really interesting and unique book for me. The author managed to capture the atmosphere so great! There is actually quite a lot happening and there were many surprising moments. It made me think a lot about the fundaments of human being.
leatask's review against another edition
5.0
Le récit d’un épisode de vie, aussi réaliste que bouleversant
motsinsatiables's review against another edition
1.0
Qu'est-ce que je me suis ennuyée...
Je vais tenter sa saga Wallander parce qu'avec celui-là, c'était une sacrée déception.
Je vais tenter sa saga Wallander parce qu'avec celui-là, c'était une sacrée déception.
alnotai's review against another edition
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
gum1311by's review against another edition
5.0
Slow and sumptuous!
Terrific writing. Good unexpected plot turns. Unique characters coupled with Sweden’s harsh winter landscape.
Terrific writing. Good unexpected plot turns. Unique characters coupled with Sweden’s harsh winter landscape.
margardenlady's review
5.0
A tale of redemption, which comes from unexpected origins. Fredrik Welin has banished himself so thoroughly that he needs a dip in the frozen ocean to verify his existence every day. Then one day, an old woman with a walker appears in his yard and everything changes. Detailed descriptions and poignant real life situations run throughout this novel by Mankell.
emmastia's review against another edition
4.0
This book reminded me a lot of [b:Out Stealing Horses|398323|Out Stealing Horses|Per Petterson|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1174428093s/398323.jpg|3321103]. A bit more happens in this one, but a lot of wonderful writing about nature and looking back on one's life. Great writing that can be savored. I can see why this Swedish writer is so popular and look forward to reading more of his books.
wickedwriter's review against another edition
2.0
Couldn't finish this. It seemed to go without making a point.
michaelnlibrarian's review against another edition
3.0
This is not one of Mankell's mysteries. It probably has limited appeal but I liked it - or perhaps "liked it" isn't the right way to put it; rather, it was a compelling book to read.
The main character is over 65 - this adds something as far as I'm concerned. Old(er) people can also have a life, so to speak.
The main character is over 65 - this adds something as far as I'm concerned. Old(er) people can also have a life, so to speak.