The Man Who Smiled Audiobook

" A good mystery and not to graphic so I'll have nightmares. It did get a little complicated at one point but the author does a good job of repeating histories, characters, etc to keep you in the know. I'd like to try one of his other novels. "

" Enjoyed this much more than white lioness "

" Another winner from Mankell -- It got stuck to my hands - i couldn't put it down "

" I like this series. I plan to get the DVDs starring Kenneth Brannaugh as Wallander. "

" This is the last of the Kurt Wallander novels to be translated into English, mainly because of lobbying by English speaking fans, and I think I understand why: it's weaker than the others, though still enjoyable. "

" It is a good story, but a bit slow at times and the ending was a bit of a let down for me. On the other hand, I thought the psychological element was quite good. All in all, a nice read but nothing too special. "

" Been really enjoying this series. Interesting characters and plot twists, Wallander is very human. "

" Not sure I will continue this series - just a little too downbeat "

" Wallander decides to go back to being a cop when an old friend is murdered. Wallander tracks his man down, a mega-rich Swede that lives in a nearby castle estate. As always the characters are great. The ending has a lot more action than many of Mankell's novels. "

" An enjoyable read, though I thought there were loose ends left at the end. Still, I'll continue with the series. "

" I am a Kurt Wallander fan from way back. A very good read that keeps you on your toes :-) "

" Not my favorite Mankell, but as well set-up as always. I would recommend Before the Frost, but it's a much later book so read some of the older ones first! "

" I just love the Kurt Wallander series. Mankell makes his characters so real and likeably flawed. His murder mysteries are interesting and complex. "

" While I enjoyed it, it was hard to believe that such experienced police officers missed such obvious lines of enquiry. I also thought that the antagonist's profile was very underdeveloped. More lightweight than the other Mankell's I have read. "

" This is my favorite Wallander novel so far. It's full of methodical police work, and it doesn't have the kind of ridiculous, globe-trotting plot I disliked in some of the earlier books. For me, these books are all about character, and this one brings Wallander to life best. "

" Another great Kurt Wallander mystery "

" good mystery. but it's one from the Masterpiece Theater Wallender series. Don 't read it if you have seen the episode. If you haven't seen the series, I recommend the book to any mystery lover. "

" Typical Mankell. Murder with a twist of politics. "

" Not my favorite of his, but worth the time. Poor Wallander. It's confusing that they've been translating the series out of order. "

" Listened to this audiobook - funny to hear the narrator mispronouncing Swedish words but it was well done. I enjoyed this one more than the last Wallander and the last few suspenseful chapters were fun. "

" How can sweden be getting so bad? is the question that Wallander continues to ask. There is one man who represents what people can and will do for money. Disgusting! "

" Far improvement over his last novel. "

" Not quite as good as One Step Behind but still a good read. "

" I don't want to spoil this, but when a man shows up, and he's smiling, you better watch out for him. "

" Another good installment in the series. "

" Broody & slow, liked the TV version with Kenneth Branagh better "

" Much richer than the TV show - it explains things I didn't quite get in the TV show.Wallander is such a flawed individual, but you have to love him. "

" I liked it more than the others... "

" Another Kurt Wallander, policeman,story. Mankell writes a great story with many twists and turns as Wallander investigates deaths which eventually end up being tied to a global enterprise and even body-part selling "

" Not the best of the Mankells I've read, but that may have had a lot to do with the awful narration. "

" good story, great build up found it anti climatic at the end.. "

" Great read, confirms that the first time a person kills another person is devastating. "

" I think this is the best one of Mankell's that I've read so far. And that is saying something... "