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The Pyramid

An Inspector Wallander Mystery

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The Pyramid

By: Henning Mankell
Narrated by: Sean Barrett
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About this listen

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.

©2008 Henning Mankell (P)2009 Random House Audio Anthologies & Short Stories Crime Fiction Family Life Fiction Genre Fiction International Mystery & Crime Mystery Police Procedural Suspense Thriller & Suspense Exciting Heartfelt Short Story Crime Middle East

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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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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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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

Great read - great background to Wallander

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I am unbelievably sad that I have read, and heard, every one of the Wallander books. no more to be had

Kurt Wallander brilliance

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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.

OK, but not what I was expecting?!

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Well, I didn't expect such quality character development, story or performance. All too often the short story doesn't quite measure up, not so here. Gripping tales, expertly told, all the way.

Excellent! short stories as good as full length

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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.

disappointing.

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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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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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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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