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The Man from Beijing

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Mystery & Thriller Fiction Mystery & Thriller Mystery & Thriller Historical Fiction

by Henning Mankell, Laurie Thompson

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3.47 (9.1K ratings)
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description 367 pages

The Man from Beijing by Henning Mankell, Laurie Thompson holds a mixed reviews rating of 3.47 out of 5, based on 9.1K reader ratings. First published in 2008. The book spans 367 pages.

About The Man from Beijing

REVENGE CAN TAKE MORE THAN A LIFETIMEIn a sleepy hamlet in north Sweden, the local police make a chilling discovery; nineteen people have been brutally slaughtered. It is a crime unprecedented in Sweden's history and the police are under incredible pressure to solve the killings.When Judge Birgitta Roslin reads about the massacre, she realises that she has a family connection to one of the couples involved and decides to investigate. When the police make a hasty arrest it is left to her to investigate the source of a nineteenth century diary and red silk ribbon found near the crime scene. What she will uncover leads her into an international web of corruption and a story of vengeance that stretches back over a hundred years.

Detail Value
Author Henning Mankell, Laurie Thompson
Published 2008
Pages 367
Genres Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Historical Fiction
Average Rating 3.47 / 5.00
Total Ratings 9,106

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

3.5
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9.1K ratings
With a rating of 3.47, The Man from Beijing is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 3.95, it performs below the genre benchmark.

How It Compares

3.47
This Book
3.95
Mystery & Thriller Average
4.17
Global Average

Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is The Man from Beijing?

The Man from Beijing is categorized as Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.

Is The Man from Beijing worth reading?

Based on 9.1K reader ratings, The Man from Beijing has an average score of 3.47 out of 5.00, which is considered "Mixed Reviews."

How many pages is The Man from Beijing?

The Man from Beijing has 367 pages.

Who wrote The Man from Beijing?

The Man from Beijing was written by Henning Mankell, Laurie Thompson. It was first published in 2008.

What is the ISBN for The Man from Beijing?

The ISBN-13 for The Man from Beijing is 9780307271860.0.

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