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After the Fire

By: Henning Mankell
Narrated by: Sean Barrett
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Random House presents the unabridged downloadable audiobook edition of After the Fire by Henning Mankell.

Fredrik Welin is a 70-year-old retired doctor. Years ago he retreated to the Swedish archipelago where he lives alone on an island. He swims in the sea every day, cutting a hole in the ice if necessary. He lives a quiet life. Until he wakes up one night to find his house on fire.

Fredrik escapes just in time, wearing two left-footed wellies, as neighbouring islanders arrive to help douse the flames. All that remains in the morning is a stinking ruin and evidence of arson. The house that has been in his family for generations and all his worldly belongings are gone. He cannot think who would do such a thing or why. Without a suspect, the police begin to think he started the fire himself.

Tackling love, loss and loneliness, After the Fire is Henning Mankell's compelling last novel.

©2017 Henning Mankell (P)2017 Random House Audiobooks Genre Fiction International Mystery & Crime Mystery Small Town & Rural Suspense Thriller & Suspense Fiction Crime

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Sometimes a bit long but Henning Mankell ist still Henning Mankell. This is perhaps his strangest story and his way to deal with death.

Great final book of a great author

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Quite different to the fantastic Mankell books that I have listened to. More reflective and darker as a 70 year old man reflects on his life as well as the prevailing story drama. Perhaps it coincided with Mr Mankells age and health struggles before he passed away? A slower pace and less engaging but a wonderful performance by Sean Barrett as always.

Slower and more Morbid

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I listened to this book because I have read Italian Shoes, and quite enjoyed the story - but most of all it it just felt like being there in Scandinavia. Much in the way that the Wallander books do...

But After The Fire just plods on with anecdotes.

I'd only recommend it if you're already into Henning Mankell.

Three Stars is Generous

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loved it, great pace and got me immerse in his characters and the island. I could see the place smell the fire. Sean Barret is just my best reader.

could not stop listening.

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Not at all what I expected. Strange, almost depressing but very compelling, entirely addictive listening.

A different kind of Mankell.

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