A review by mapdock
Sidetracked by Henning Mankell

5.0

I worried because I saw the Masterpiece Theater version of this before I read the book, so I knew most of the story. By the end of the book I was reminded of how much richer and deeper a good read can be, even compared to a really thoughtful film or show. I've read a few of the Wallander books and this is my favorite. There's so much emotion and drama contained here, and a very tasteful treatment of some gritty and distasteful material. A great introduction to Wallander, if you haven't read any of the other titles in the series.