The Man Who Smiled (Kurt Wallander, #4)
by Henning Mankell, Laurie Thompson
The Man Who Smiled by Henning Mankell, Laurie Thompson holds a well received rating of 3.93 out of 5, based on 12.5K reader ratings. First published in 1994. The book spans 325 pages.
About The Man Who Smiled
The Man Who Smiled begins with Inspector Kurt Wallander deep in a personal and professional crisis after killing a man in the line of duty; eventually, he vows to quit the Ystad police force for good. Just then, however, a friend who had asked Wallander to look into the death of his father winds up dead himself, shot three times. Ann-Britt Hoglund, the department's first female detective, proves to be his best ally as he tries to pierce the smiling facade of his prime suspect, a powerful multinational business tycoon. But just as he comes close to uncovering the truth, the same shadowy threats responsible for the murders close in on Wallander himself.All of Henning Mankell's talents as a master of the modern police procedural, which have earned him legions of fans worldwide, are showcased in The Man Who Smiled, which is the fourth of the eight Wallander books published thus far in English.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Henning Mankell, Laurie Thompson |
| Published | 1994 |
| Pages | 325 |
| Genres | Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Suspense |
| Average Rating | 3.93 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 12,545 |
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What genre is The Man Who Smiled?
The Man Who Smiled is categorized as Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is The Man Who Smiled worth reading?
Based on 12.5K reader ratings, The Man Who Smiled has an average score of 3.93 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is The Man Who Smiled?
The Man Who Smiled has 325 pages.
Who wrote The Man Who Smiled?
The Man Who Smiled was written by Henning Mankell, Laurie Thompson. It was first published in 1994.
What is the ISBN for The Man Who Smiled?
The ISBN-13 for The Man Who Smiled is 9781565849940.0.
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