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One Step Behind
- An Inspector Wallander Mystery
- Narrated by: Sean Barrett
- Length: 14 hrs and 31 mins
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Summary
It is Midsummer's Eve. Three young friends meet in a wood to act out an elaborate masque. But, unknown to them, they are being watched. Each is killed by a single bullet. Soon afterwards, one of Inspector Wallander's colleagues is found murdered. Is this the same killer, and what could the connection be? In this investigation, Wallander is always, tantalisingly, one step behind.
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- JRDelve
- 12-05-16
Fantastic!
Fab story! Well read! You cant beat a bit of wallender! Can't wait for the next one!
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- MISS
- 31-05-12
enjoyable wouldn't begin to describe it
Having enjoyed the TV series, i thought i might like this choice, but was concerned that it wouldn't live up to my hopes, or that my 'knowing' the plot would spoil it.
however, it far surpassed what i expected. Totally enjoyable from start to finish- couldn't stop listening to it and didn't want it to end.
Narrator: engaging and just right. Characters and plot galore. Impressive understanding of life's experiences at times.
Advice: the plot won't be what you expect from the TV series, although the familiar characters and some events is comforting.
Don't plan to do anything except listen to this once you start it. Enjoy
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- Stoicus
- 13-05-22
Excellent story, well read
The story was interning and well pace. The reader did well with subtle performance.
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- Hugh
- 28-02-19
Another fine tale
I enjoyed this thoroughly. Wallander is reassuringly flawed. As ever I think that Sean Barrett reads Mankell supremely well.
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- Jacqui Macgregor
- 04-05-19
brilliant
Gripping murder mystery narrated by my favourite narrator. A 5 star listening experience for any Audible fan.
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- JSM
- 10-03-23
Okay
I loved the TV adaptation of the series of novels so thought I’d give one of the audiobooks a go. I found the story hard to get into and as a result drifted in and out of the story without ever really following what was going on. I hate it when that happens. The reading was well done by the actor and I will give another audiobook from the series a chance as I think maybe I wasn’t suited to this particular story.
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- Clive
- 31-03-13
Excellent story.
Henning Mankell is one of my favourite authors and the combination of his writing and Sean Barrett's narration makes for an excellent audiobook. This is one of the best of the Wallander stories in my view and I thoroughly enjoyed this audiobook.
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- Steven
- 16-04-18
One step above all previous books
Outstanding drama. Revisited a second time and didn’t want it to end. Simply a fantastic audiobook.
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- Tess D
- 13-03-23
Great Nordic Noir
I love Wallander, so am a bit biased to start with, but found this to be an engaging listen. It’s a nice change to actually care about the characters too, with so many of today’s writers creating cardboard cutout characters with no individuality. A couple of little niggles; Sean Barrett, please get a new microphone as there is an uncomfortably loud whistling ‘sibilance’ sound sometimes, and I did roll my eyes on occasion when Wallander made incredibly stupid rookie mistakes. In all though an enjoyable listen.
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- Liz
- 07-07-14
Excellent as ever
Where does One Step Behind rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
Right up there with the best...compelling and entertaining
Who was your favorite character and why?
Harry of course
Which character – as performed by Sean Barrett – was your favourite?
Again it has to be Harry.
If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?
A twist at every corner.
Any additional comments?
Sean Barrett again reads this so well and engenders just the right atmosphere.
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