A review by jjmcdade
Les Bottes suédoises by Henning Mankell

4.0

I love reading books by authors from other cultures. I particularly like Scandinavian writer (and film makers). I think they have a perspective completely different from that of English speakers. This is the first work I've read by Mankell; but, I have seen the Kurt Wallander series on PBS. It's what prompted me to pick up this book. I believe this was the final book Mankell wrote; and, his writing was clearly influenced by his view that his time was likely limited. He makes some profound observations about aging and mortality -- also about what it means to live in community. It's a bit of a mystery; but, you should read this book for it's insight into life as we age.