
One Step Behind
A Kurt Wallander Mystery
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Narrated by:
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Dick Hill
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By:
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Henning Mankell
Reeling from his father's death and facing his own deteriorating health, Wallander tracks the lethal progress of the killer. Locked in a desperate effort to catch him before he strikes again, Wallander always seems to be just one step behind.
Translated from the Swedish by Ebba Segerberg.
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Critic reviews
"Mankell remains central to the flowering of a new, distinctly darker strain of the European hard-boiled crime novel." ( Booklist)"Sure to please those who like weighty police procedurals....Mankell's writing is deadpan and stark, the plotting meticulous and exacting." ( Publishers Weekly)
Not my favorite
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Much. He is such a considered & many-faceted character. All the many characters are carefully drawn. The details of life make everything so real.
One of Wallender's Best
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Would you consider the audio edition of One Step Behind to be better than the print version?
Dick Hill brings alive Kurt Wallander, like not other.. his version, quality of his voice, emotions, even when he "does" a woman , is so compelling.. He brings me hours and hours of entertainment.. love himWhat was one of the most memorable moments of One Step Behind?
Kurt in pursuit of killer with a wooden plank in a dark parkWhich character – as performed by Dick Hill – was your favorite?
Kurt WallenderWas there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
every moment with Kurt Wallander's tortured soul as spoken by Dick HillAny additional comments?
Will listen to everything every done by Dick Hill.outstanding in all areas, story, narrator, suspens
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True Value
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Way to go Kurt
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I wondered if some of the questionable decisions were intentional, or if Mankell didn't do exhaustive research, or if the Swedish police just aren't as advanced as the US in terms of forensics (for instance, it this book it took a week just to get a ballistics report back!) But, regardless, I had the feeling that I was in an authentic story, with humans who were not only talented, but also not flawless. It had a refreshing air of realism that made me feel that I was truly getting an undistorted picture of how a murder investigation would progress in real life. Mankell makes Wallender humble, and a strong leader, but also shows his human frailties and I came to truly like the character. Also, I love Dick Hill, always have, and he did not disappoint. He is one of my favorite narrators, and did a fantastic job with all the characters. Listening to him is comfortable.
Don't be reluctant to read this book because it is from a foreign author, in a foreign country. With the exception of a few colloquialisms, there was nothing different than would take place in any city in the US.Loved it!
Definitely Recommend
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Another likeable detective
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Pretty Good
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Only slightly marred
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Not your average serial killer
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