A review by aceinit
Faceless Killers by Henning Mankell

2.0

I discovered this series thanks to the recent BBC adaptation starring Kenneth Branagh. Though Mankell's debut novel is a fast and easy read, the writing itself feels a bit flat and lifeless. Aside from the troubled Kurt Wallander, most of the other police officers are interchangeable and not well-defined. The resolution also felt a bit rushed and disappointing considering all the plodding work it took to get us there. I'm not sure if I will continue with the books or simply wait for new episodes on television. As far as crime fiction goes, this one was very middle of the road.