Faceless Killers by Henning Mankell

9 hours first pub 1991 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller mysterious medium-paced
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Description

It was a crime of senseless violence. On a cold night in a remote Swedish farmhouse, an elderly farmer was bludgeoned to death, his wife left to die with a noose around her neck. As if this didn't present enough problems for Ystad police inspector...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,184 reviews

Moods

mysterious 85%
dark 69%
tense 51%
adventurous 18%
sad 17%
challenging 14%
reflective 12%
emotional 9%
informative 2%
funny 1%

Pace

medium 56%
fast 22%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | Plot: 41% | Character: 10%

Strong character development?

No: 48% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 58% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 17% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.4

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