Reading Henning Mankell's Kurt Wallander Novels

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the reading of Henning Mankell's Kurt Wallander novels, exploring participants' experiences with detective fiction, preferences for crime novels, and comparisons with other authors and styles within the genre.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express enjoyment of Henning Mankell's Kurt Wallander novels, noting their quality.
  • Others mention a past interest in classic detective novels like Sherlock Holmes but indicate a current lack of interest in crime or general fiction.
  • One participant humorously questions another's patriotism for not reading Mankell, suggesting a cultural connection.
  • There is a mention of the protagonist Wallander's work ethic and lifestyle choices, which some find appealing.
  • Another participant reflects on their childhood enjoyment of interactive crime novels and expresses a desire for similar adult versions, questioning their availability.
  • Richard Morgan's works are briefly discussed, with mixed opinions on specific titles, indicating varied tastes in detective fiction.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally share an interest in detective novels, but there is no consensus on the appeal of Mankell's work or the current state of their reading habits. Multiple competing views on preferences and experiences with the genre remain evident.

Contextual Notes

Some participants express nostalgia for classic detective stories while grappling with their current reading preferences, indicating a potential shift in interests that is not fully resolved.

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Anyone into detective novels?

I've read a few of Henning Mankell's Kurt Wallander novels over a few years. I think they're pretty good.
 
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Richard Morgan...way cool stuff
 
EnumaElish said:
Anyone into detective novels?

I've read a few of Henning Mankell's Kurt Wallander novels over a few years. I think they're pretty good.

I use to, at least the classics like Sherlock Holmes. I should probably read something by Mankell, if not only because I live in the same country, but I have lost the will to read crime or general fiction.
 
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Moridin said:
I use to, at least the classics like Sherlock Holmes. I should probably read something by Mankell, if not only because I live in the same country, but I have lost the will to read crime or general fiction.
Yeah, where is your patriotism? :smile:

I like Wallander because he solves each case by working hard (and eating terribly).
 
EnumaElish said:
Yeah, where is your patriotism? :smile:

I like Wallander because he solves each case by working hard (and eating terribly).

Is there patriotism from a "fur" in "the wind" ? :smile:
 
glondor said:
Richard Morgan...way cool stuff
Altered Carbon is better than "okay"; Market Forces may have been cool but I didn't think it was particularly good.
 
I've only read Sherlock Holmes a months or so ago... but I thought it was rather enjoyable and probably will look for some more crime novels.

As a kid I was a big fan of "solve them yourself" type crime books. You know, "if you want to do so and so, move to chapter 13" etc. and they had pictures with clues and stuff. I wish they'd make interactive crime/detective novels like that for adults.

anyone know if they make ones like that? like ones that would be hard to figure out. ... I mean, there was that merlin mystery book a few years back, but that was waaaaaaaaaay too hard. apparently even a super team of master puzzle solvers (how's that for a title) got together to try and figure it out and only got halfway there.
 

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