The Man from Beijing - Henning Mankell & Laurie Thompson

The Man from Beijing

By Henning Mankell & Laurie Thompson

  • Release Date: 2010-02-16
  • Genre: Mysteries & Thrillers
Score: 4
4
From 133 Ratings

Description

From the dean of Scandinavian noir, Henning Mankell, the internationally bestselling and universally acclaimed Kurt Wallander series, an incredible stand-alone masterpiece: a bone-chilling mystery that spans two centuries and four continents.
 
In the far north of Sweden a small, quiet village has been almost entirely wiped out by a mass murderer. The only clue left at the scene is a red ribbon. Among the victims are the grandparents of Judge Birgitta Roslin, who sets out to find the killer. Despite being brushed off by the police, Birgitta is determined to prove that the murders were not a random act of violence but are part of something far more dark and complex. Her investigation leads to the highest echelons of power and into the recesses of history where the seeds of evil deeds were planted.  

Reviews

  • Truly disappointed

    2
    By KT1080
    When I read the sample of the book, I was completely captivated. But as this book went on and on, the story just didn’t work for me. The long passages about the history of China, the lose ends that were never tied up. I was really disappointed. I would not recommend this book.
  • Man from Beijing

    4
    By john morrison
    As much an essay on the internal dilemma China's central government faces as it competes in the global economy, Mankell manages to cover three continents and three centuries in this well crafted mystery.
  • Really Good!

    4
    By Chatlantic
    After reading the Dragon Tattoo series, I was recommended The Man from Beijing by my aunt. It was a very good book, with an unexpected antagonist and a few places that definitely had me believing the main character wouldn't get out alive. It was slow in some places, but it kept my attention and I will definitely read more books by Henning Mankell.
  • The man From Beijing

    3
    By silver swan
    I did not enjoy this book. Silverswan
  • Man from bejing

    3
    By tbdigital
    Heard lots about this author- good book, not great, but my understanding is that the Kurt wallender series is better
  • Best story since Girl With The Dragon Tattoo

    5
    By Limin' in de VI
    A most satisfying read for those lamenting that we won't see anything like Steig Larsen's work again. Multiple faceted, suspenseful, detailed but also globe and time spanning, the Man From Beijing kept this reader up at night to see what would happen next.
  • What A Page-Turner!!

    4
    By KathrynMJ
    What a mystery!!! The first few pages bring you into utter bewilderment that forces your fingers to turn the pages to answer all of the questions racing through your head!!