The Man from Beijing by Henning Mankell

The Man from Beijing

Henning Mankell with Laurie Thompson (Translator)

560 pages first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller mysterious slow-paced
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For readers who crave a gripping, intricate mystery that weaves together centuries-old secrets, international intrigue, and personal vendettas, The Man from Beijing by Henning Mankell is a must-read, offering a gripping ride that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end.

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REVENGE CAN TAKE MORE THAN A LIFETIMEIn a sleepy hamlet in north Sweden, the local police make a chilling discovery; nineteen people have been brutally slaughtered. It is a crime unprecedented in Sweden's history and the police are under incredibl...

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Community Reviews

3.23
based on 884 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 89%

dark: 67%

tense: 60%

adventurous: 35%

emotional: 17%

challenging: 14%

informative: 14%

reflective: 10%

sad: 7%


Pace

7% of readers chose fast
53% of readers chose medium
39% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

63% of readers chose Plot
15% of readers chose A mix
21% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

35% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
45% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

15% of readers chose Yes
30% of readers chose Complicated
50% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

95% of readers chose Yes
5% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus?

33% of readers chose Yes
16% of readers chose Complicated
38% of readers chose No
11% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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