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stormlightreader's review against another edition
No characters I could connect with. An older detective who's introduced by waking up from a sex dream and the author makes a point of mentioning that it's a black woman in his dream. The crime at the focus of the book is the murder of an elderly couple. Just not for me thanks.
brisamar's review against another edition
3.0
Libro entretenido aborda temas que son de interés actual como la inmigración, la soledad de la vejez, drogas, etc. El personaje principal no me termino de gustar.
kwouw's review against another edition
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs and Sexism
rubybubbles's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
pete_mart's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
emmaviktors's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Góð bók.
adastraperlibris's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
sasinshort's review against another edition
3.0
I was going to give it two because I wasn't fond of the style of writing or any of the characters (the main guy, Kurt Wallander, is very...difficult). However, the plot was interesting and it wasn't totally unrealistic police work: lots of false leads and loose ends before things come together.
yogarshi's review
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
mg_in_md_'s review against another edition
4.0
[b:Faceless Killers|935308|Faceless Killers (Kurt Wallander, #1)|Henning Mankell|https://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/books/1327652719s/935308.jpg|2885250] introduces Swedish detective Kurt Wallander. A brutal double murder drives the story and stymies Wallander who is met with roadblock after roadblock -- while his frustration is evident, his resolve is even more so. The story also touches on Swedish social issues, primarily those involving immigrants, and reveals Wallander's messy personal life, which makes him a three-dimensional character. The translation was exceptional and moved the plot along nicely. An excellent introduction to a series that will leave you eager to read more.