The Eye of the Leopard by Henning Mankell

The Eye of the Leopard

Henning Mankell

315 pages first pub 1990 (editions)

fiction crime mystery mysterious reflective slow-paced
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Interweaving past and present, Sweden and Zambia, rich and poor, The Eye of the Leopard is a stunning novel from a modern master. Hans Olofson arrives in Zambia not long after independence, hoping to fulfill the missionary dream of his recently de...

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Community Reviews Summary of 62 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
dark 50%
mysterious 50%
tense 50%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.42

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