tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1911087927983597831.post1485297628009861053..comments2024-01-02T15:37:04.858-05:00Comments on Caravana de recuerdos: Faceless KillersRichardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01746599416342846897noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1911087927983597831.post-69487475075194314612010-12-21T00:23:18.280-05:002010-12-21T00:23:18.280-05:00*Fred: I was disappointed by the second Wallander ...*Fred: I was disappointed by the second Wallander novel I read, but I enjoyed it enough that I'll read a third one all the same. Thanks for the visit!Richardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01746599416342846897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1911087927983597831.post-76837403441755049692010-12-18T11:59:09.074-05:002010-12-18T11:59:09.074-05:00I have read all of the Wallander mysteries and the...I have read all of the Wallander mysteries and the first two by Steig Larsson. I'll take Wallander any day.Fredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10233846613173866140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1911087927983597831.post-4416823656473820392010-12-06T01:28:55.074-05:002010-12-06T01:28:55.074-05:00*Nicole: Ha ha, that is too funny! Of course, now ...*Nicole: Ha ha, that is too funny! Of course, now I'm jealous that your a-b-c summation is way more succint than my post was. I'll read the third Wallander novel one of these days, but <em>The Dogs of Riga</em> was so cliché-ridden that I'm going to have to allow some time in between first. Felt like I was reading the book equivalent of a bad spy/action movie in places!Richardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01746599416342846897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1911087927983597831.post-47940562888396528942010-12-05T21:49:07.118-05:002010-12-05T21:49:07.118-05:00Ha, I had almost the exact same reaction to readin...Ha, I had almost the exact same reaction to reading this book. (a) give me more, (b) Wallander is pretty cool, (c) I'm not really sure why I like it this much, but see (a).<br /><br />I note also your post about <em>Dogs of Riga</em> and would guess that our reactions were also similar on that one, haha. Haven't picked up other Mankell since but I do want to.nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17532641082944082516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1911087927983597831.post-53627914021701641302010-11-25T23:07:02.766-05:002010-11-25T23:07:02.766-05:00*Simon: Thanks, mate--and how funny to hear about ...*Simon: Thanks, mate--and how funny to hear about you and Larsson in the books and films department! I started <em>The Dogs of Riga</em> yesterday and now have a much better idea of why Mankell's so enjoyable to me so far. Happy reading!Richardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01746599416342846897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1911087927983597831.post-90632442939293502712010-11-24T08:04:40.282-05:002010-11-24T08:04:40.282-05:00Great post Richard, I am not a fan of the Larsson ...Great post Richard, I am not a fan of the Larsson novels (though weirdly I think the films are brilliant) I am a fan of Mankell thought and have just got The Dogs of Riga out from the library!Simon (Savidge Reads)http://savidgereads.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1911087927983597831.post-5651974068057829022010-11-23T11:22:25.939-05:002010-11-23T11:22:25.939-05:00*Steph: I don't watch much TV other than some ...*Steph: I don't watch much TV other than some sports here and there, but I'd love to catch that Wallander series one day--will have to keep my eyes out for it. In the meantime, you made me laugh with your Stieg Whatshisface comment (I'd remembered somewhere you saying you didn't enjoy him)!<br /><br />*Isabella: I started with the first book in the Wallander series and picked up the second one last night--plan on reading them chronologically unless/until I run into a dud. As for the movie adaptations of the Stieg Larsson novels, I thought <em>The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo</em> was mostly entertaining and <em>The Girl Who Played with Fire</em> was mostly awful. Not sure what that says about my credibility, though!<br /><br />*Amanda: Another fan of the BBC/PBS Mankell--I feel so left out! I like crime fiction from time to time, too, but I don't read it as much as I once did for some reason. Am in the middle of a crime wave right now, though, ha ha!<br /><br />*Emily: Ha, "Henning Mankell" definitely doesn't qualify for that umlaut-laden sonority you're talking about! Good thing he can write OK... :DRichardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01746599416342846897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1911087927983597831.post-3045445163079310212010-11-22T13:02:57.887-05:002010-11-22T13:02:57.887-05:00I don't know, Richard - "Henning Mankell&...I don't know, Richard - "Henning Mankell" is suspiciously lacking in umlauts. Still, I see that the original Swedish title had at least one, so I'll give him a pass this time. :-)Emilyhttp://www.eveningallafternoon.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1911087927983597831.post-58402932467195957682010-11-21T19:47:19.448-05:002010-11-21T19:47:19.448-05:00I've wondered about these books, having seen t...I've wondered about these books, having seen the BBC/PBS Wallander adaptations. Reading your comments, I may have to add a Mankell to my TBR list. I've had a hankering for some good crime fiction lately...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1911087927983597831.post-68300820338460372652010-11-21T18:55:49.020-05:002010-11-21T18:55:49.020-05:00I've been curious about Mankell but haven'...I've been curious about Mankell but haven't yet dared take the plunge. I have nothing against the genre, it's just that I don't know where to start. Loved Larsson (tho' the first movie bored me to sleep). I'll take your post as an endorsement.Isabella Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10735198478395875257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1911087927983597831.post-20480044842129335112010-11-21T12:56:37.902-05:002010-11-21T12:56:37.902-05:00I haven't read any Mankell, although I did wat...I haven't read any Mankell, although I did watch the first episode of the PBS/Masterpiece Theater televisation of Walander and thought it was really very good (though can you go wrong with anything that has Kenneth Branagh in it?). I had read some mixed things about the actual Walander books, so I wasn't sure if they'd be my speed. The fact that you enjoyed this so much definitely suggests I should give it a shot... and really, in my mind, anything is better than Stieg Whatshisface!Stephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11477615688291798393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1911087927983597831.post-56158932646353061952010-11-20T22:16:23.409-05:002010-11-20T22:16:23.409-05:00*Caroline: I haven't read much Simenon, but I&...*Caroline: I haven't read much Simenon, but I'm kind of glad to hear that Wallander reminds you of Maigret. That should be a lot of books to keep me busy between the two of them! I think Wallander's disillusionment makes him feel more real to me somehow, but of course that's easier to do in one novel than in a series. In any event, interesting to hear how similar our reactions were to Mankell.<br /><br />*Jill: I love the Salander character from the movies, but I also like the Blomkvist character. Look forward to <em>reading</em> Larsson one of these days to see if he lives up to the hype.<br /><br />*Frances: I haven't had a Big Gulp in years, but I enjoyed the Mankell equivalent all the same! Think you'd like this one based on what you say you're looking for and Mankell's ability to draw you in with his lead characters.Richardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01746599416342846897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1911087927983597831.post-73794399342203764342010-11-20T10:24:28.523-05:002010-11-20T10:24:28.523-05:00Jealous. Been trying to make a little room for Wal...Jealous. Been trying to make a little room for Wallander myself. Want something undemanding that I can just plow through. The feeling you describe without needing the Big Gulp and coffee. :)Franceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12597485569740436880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1911087927983597831.post-34869411449773872802010-11-20T08:30:27.546-05:002010-11-20T08:30:27.546-05:00I think Larsson would have been very much Stieg Wh...I think Larsson would have been very much Stieg Who if he hadn't come up with the character of Lisbeth Salander.rhapsodyinbookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07041412748239010264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1911087927983597831.post-63749188380845457022010-11-20T01:55:21.272-05:002010-11-20T01:55:21.272-05:00He is one of the most read of the Nordic writers i...He is one of the most read of the Nordic writers in Germany and Switzerland. I read some of his novels and felt exactly like you. I liked it but kept on asking myself "What is actually so appealing?". I am reading an Icelandic crime writer at present and there are some resemblances. A tad bleaker though. Don't you think Wallander has a lot in common with Simenon's Maigret? But what is it that makes us like them? They are pretty disillusioned guys, no? I haven't read Larsson yet but I hear he is even better. Wallander is very rounded, very real, has many facettes.Carolinehttp://beautyisasleepingcat.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com