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The Pyramid

Kurt Wallander

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The Pyramid

By: Henning Mankell, Ebba Segerberg - translator, Laurie Thompson - translator
Narrated by: Sean Barrett
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When Kurt Wallander first appeared in Faceless Killers back in 1990, he was a senior police officer, just turned forty, 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 read 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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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.

Great background to Wallender

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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.

Not as good as the TV series

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Well read once again. A few shorter stories compiled together. Worth a listen if you're a fan.

Fills in a few gaps from previous adventures.

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The usual high standard by Henning Mankell. Such sensitive and insightful writing which paints the complexities of human relationships. Loved the Pyramid. Deeply touching and funny interactions between Wallander and his father. Beautifully narrated by Sean Barrett.

Excellent and touching

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Stories fill in a a lot of Kurt Wallander's back story and give the reader a much better y understanding of Walander and his personal and professional relationships. A couple of minor glitches translation

Mamkell at his very best.

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