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Publisher's Summary
When Kurt Wallander first appeared in Faceless Killers back in 1990, he was a senior police officer, just turned 40, with his life in a mess. His wife had left him, his father barely acknowledged him; he ate badly and drank alone at night.
The Pyramid chronicles the events that led him to such a place. We see him in the early years, doing hours on the beat whilst trying to solve a murder off-duty; witness the beginnings of his fragile relationship with Mona, the woman he has his heart set on marrying; and learn the reason behind his difficulties with his father.
These thrilling tales provide a fascinating insight into Wallander's character, and demand to be heard in one sitting. From the stabbing of a neighbour in 1969 to a light aircraft accident in 1989, every story is a vital piece of the Wallander series, showing Mankell at the top of his game.
Featuring an introduction from the author, The Pyramid is an essential read for all fans of Kurt Wallander.
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- Amazon Customer
- 15-05-2016
loved story
great mystery read by a melodious voice. I had to keep listening to this interesting story.
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- Lia
- 29-11-2013
Another Great Book
Kurt Wallander, the intuitive inspector, first came upon the scene as a 42-year-old detective with many years of experience in the first novel in the series. After four more novels, Henning Mankell realized that what was missing was Wallander's background. So he started to write several short stories to fill in the blanks. Three more novels in the series appeared before the five short stories in this volume were completed.
In the first short story, we find Wallander in Malmo as a uniformed patrolman who bumbles his way into the investigation into the murder of his next door neighbor, the beginning of his career as a homicide detective. It is during this period that he meets and weds Mona. The next story takes the couple to Ystad and the birth of Linda, their daughter. It is, of course, where he spends the rest of his career. The stories trace the development of Wallander's instincts as well as his divorce, relationship with his father and growing daughter.
All the characteristics of the novels in the series are present in these short stories. It is essential history and embellishes Wallander's personality. Also, the common thread in all the novels, the deterioration of society, runs through the stories. This book is Mankell in top form. For Mankell/Wallander fans, a must read, and highly recommended
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
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- Russell
- 12-03-2011
As good as Mankell gets
If you are a Wallander fan then you simply must listen to this. It fills in the 'back story' of the gloomy and fiery tempered Swedish detective. The narration is well done, as always with Sean Barrett, although don't make the mistake I made of coming to this having just finished listening to his narration of Craig Russell's books (also excellent). It set up a weird resonance in my head that took half the book to subside.
If you are new to Mankell and Wallander, perhaps having already ready the Millenium trilogy, I would start with the first novel published 'Faceless Killers' because this prequel depends to some degree on already having some knowledge of Wallander. It explains how and why he is the way he is but sometimes omits to portray his character defects as fully as the earlier books.
Great listen
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- Emma
- 22-12-2012
OK, but not what I was expecting?!
This book was OK but I was expecting one long unabridged story, but what I got was a collection of about 3 or 4 stories. If I had realised it was a collection I would have bought something else.
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- sunshine
- 09-10-2012
disappointing.
I was looking forward getting the background stories to one of my favourite detective. I found the stories engrossing, but inconclusive. I thought my recording was incorrect, because I did not realise the end of the story had arrived. Not really worth my one credit.
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- Christine
- 07-08-2010
Great background to Wallender
This is a good background to Kurt Wallender and how he became the moody, divorced detective. The first few short stories lead into a longer story bringing us up to the first book.
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- Mike
- 24-07-2019
Fills in a few gaps from previous adventures.
Well read once again. A few shorter stories compiled together. Worth a listen if you're a fan.
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- Stewart
- 13-07-2017
great book but clunky edit in middle
poor production/edit between download parts right when Wallander is in middle of interviewing somebody.
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- Q
- 07-11-2016
Outstanding
Brilliant narration with pace and empathy
Yet again another astonishing captivating story
Good old Kurt
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- Edward
- 09-09-2014
Not as good as the TV series
Any additional comments?
It's rare to say a book isn't better than the TV show, but in this case I think it's true. The prose is ponderous at times, and there are large patches where nothing much happens. And yet inessential detail is squeezed in at other times, making the reader wonder whether it's worth remembering or not. I wanted to enjoy it more.
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- s
- 13-12-2013
Great read - great background to Wallander
If you could sum up The Pyramid in three words, what would they be?
Very interesting as 3 short stories, each giving a good background to inspector Wallander
What other book might you compare The Pyramid to, and why?
If you like the other Wallander books, this is a must listen. It fills in a lot of his background, and the 3 stories themselves are great mini-mysteries in their own right
What about Sean Barrett’s performance did you like?
Sean Barrett is great again, as he is on the other Wallander audiobooks