Henning mankells novels have been translated into fortyfive languages and have sold more than forty million copies worldwide. Henning mankell did not make his debut into the world of novel writing until 1973 shortly after the demise of his father. Here are the stories that trace, chronologically, wallanders growth from a rookie cop into a young father and then a middleaged divorce, illuminating how wallander became a. Review of an event in autumn by henning mankell posted on 01262015 by rhapsodyinbooks this short and rather melancholy novel features morose swedish detective kurt wallander, who decides to check out a possible house for himself.
Whether that should hold true or not, an event in autumn is a welcome addition to what mankell has already given us. It reads like a general overview of the themes and motifs that distinguish his better works, with little of the complexity or nuance. Most of the books can be read in isolation but your enjoyment of some might be spoiled by the fact that a subsequesnt novel will tell you how the book ends. Shop amongst our popular books, including 206, an event in autumn, the pyramid and more from henning mankell. The novel is about three generations of women in a swedish history back drop. Sep 21, 2014 h enning mankells lugubriously lonely detective kurt wallander is back briefly. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Henning mankell news kurt wallanders life looks like it has taken a turn for the better when his offer on a new house is accepted, only for him to uncover something unexpected in the garden the skeleton of a middleaged woman. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. An event in autumn by henning mankell an event in autumn wallanders life looks like it has taken a turn for the better when his offer on a new house is accepted, only for him to uncover something unexpected in the garden the skeleton of a middleaged woman.
In an afterword dated 2012, mankell explains that this short novel was written some years ago for a promotion in the netherlands. Henning mankell books in order the henning mankell books in order for the translated kurt wallander series are different from the actual order of the original published swedish series. Read an event in autumn by henning mankell available from rakuten kobo. Sep 10, 2015 buy an event in autumn kurt wallander 11 by mankell, henning from amazons fiction books store. An event in autumn was an unlikely starting point for an introduction to the legend that is henning mankell and his creation, kurt wallander, but enough to see why he has acquired the cult status he has gained. Orginally published a decade earlier in the netherlands as part of a campaign to encourage reading, an event in autumn was also published in the authors native swedish in 20. An event in autumn by henning mankell, laurie thompson. Originally written for a dutch crime festival, the novella an event in autumn is set in 2002, just before.
Henning mankell primary author only author division. Soon after inspector kurt wallander moves into a new house with a charming garden, he makes an upsetting discovery. Et lite gross henning mankell was born on february 3, 1948 in stockholm, stockholms lan, sweden. Henning mankell s last novel about an aging man whose quiet, solitary life on an isolated island off the coast of sweden is turned upside down when his house catches fire. An event in autumn by henning mankell i believe that for a very long time, as long as we speak and write about crime fiction, henning mankell will be held as a gold standard, one of the great voices of the genre, one of the true innovators. A kurt wallander mystery henning mankell download bok. An event in autumn written by henning mankell, translated by laurie thompson a new kurt wallander book by henning mankell is a major literary event for fans of august 31. An event in autumn by henning mankell free book pdf. Late fall is giving way to winter in the swedish city of ystad, and thirtyyear police veteran kurt wallender is feeling even more jaded than usual. Henning mankell, born february 3, 1948, stockholm, swedendied october 5, 2015, gothenburg, swedish novelist and playwright best known for his crime writing, especially for a series of novels featuring kurt wallander, the chief inspector of ystad police department. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction.
Swedish detective chief inspector kurt wallander the pyramid, 2008, etc. An event in autumn kurt wallander, book 11 by henning. An event in autumn was an unlikely starting point for an introduction to the legend that is henning mankell and his creation, kurt wallander, but enough to see. An event in autumn by henning mankell by henning mankell by henning mankell by henning mankell. Oct 29, 2014 an event in autumn by henning mankell an event in autumn wallanders life looks like it has taken a turn for the better when his offer on a new house is accepted, only for him to uncover something unexpected in the garden the skeleton of a middleaged woman. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. As i was reading this book, goethes eine sich ereignete unerhorte begebenheit came to mind i know, i know. An event in autumn ebook by henning mankell rakuten kobo. There he finds the skeletal hand of a corpse in a shallow grave. He was a writer and actor, known for et lite gross. But then again, its interesting that the same thing happened with the jo nesbo books the translations are totally out of order compared to the original ones. After nearly thirty years in the same job, inspector kurt wallander is tired, restless, and itching to make a change. Faceless killers 1997 the dogs of riga 2001 the white lioness. Henning mankells final farewell books the guardian.
Nora lorekafpgetty images at difficult times whenever i have needed to give myself relief or consolation, or perhaps a. Most of hennings childhood was spent with his father, and he once said that his days in sveg, where the family moved after his father was appointed district judge, were the happiest of his life. Aug 12, 2014 an event in autumn was one of the free books. Set in sweden in the years 19121914 it tells the story of a naval officer whos task it is to sound depths and check navigational charts. He is taken with a certain old farmhouse, perfectly situated in a quiet countryside with a charming, overgrown garden. An event in autumnevent in autumnpaperback henningmankell on. H enning mankells lugubriously lonely detective kurt wallander is back briefly.
And while mankell assures us that there will be no more stories concerning kurt wallander, he holds out the possibility, though not the promise, that linda may be the subject of some future works. Buy an event in autumn by henning mankell from waterstones today. Henning mankells kurt wallander books in order dead good. If youre plaaning on reading more than one then theyre best read in chronological rather than dae of publication order. The troubled man by henning mankell, laurie thompson. An event in autumn by henning mankell it was the stillness of autumn, the scanian autumn, waiting for the onset of winter.
Wallander author henning mankell on the catastrophe of. An event in autumn by henning mankell, 9780804170642, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The famed swedish author of the kurt wallander mystery novels was diagnosed a year ago a catastrophe for me, he says. Henning mankell is currently considered a single author. Buy an event in autumn kurt wallander 11 by mankell, henning from amazons fiction books store. Great news for fans who feared theyd see no more of kurt wallander. Henning mankell has come to london to launch a book particularly dear to him not one of the kurt wallander detective novels which have sold over 16 million copies worldwide, though he enjoys an. Henning mankell librarything catalog your books online. An event in autumn thus comes as a boon to wallanderites, though its satisfactions are bittersweet. He was the first winner of the ripper award and also received the glass key and the crime writers association golden d. A read to live, live to read checklist joel gustafsson series, kurt wallander series, sofia alface series, linda wallander series.
Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. The kurt wallander series began in 1991 with faceless killers, which was translated into english in 1997. Henning mankell then proceeded to write numerous novels and plays since then and cemented his place as one of the greatest novelists of all time. Review of an event in autumn by henning mankell rhapsody. Aug 12, 2014 an event in autumn by henning mankell, 9780804170642, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Nora lorekafpgetty images at difficult times whenever i have needed to give myself relief or consolation, or perhaps a breathing space, my instinct has. Event was published in swedish last year and in english this year, and the storys timeline precedes the troubled man. Some cases arent as cold as youd think kurt wallanders life looks like it has taken a turn for the better when his of.
The pyramid is the longawaited addition to henning mankell s critically celebrated and internationally bestselling kurt wallander mystery series. One of the most outstanding works by henning is the novel daisy sisters which was published in 1982. An event in autumn by henning mankell a kurl wallander mystery novella publisher. An inspector kurt wallander short novel by the bestselling author henning mankell, available in english for the first time. The troubled man c2009 was the last book mankell wrote in the wallander series. Later in his career, mankell decided to publish it as part of the wallander series. Aug 12, 2014 orginally published a decade earlier in the netherlands as part of a campaign to encourage reading, an event in autumn was also published in the authors native swedish in 20. Henning mankells kurt wallander novels in chronological.
Mankell remembers, with great sadness, this unfortunate event and often wishes that his diligent and dedicated father had seen the onset of his prosperous and widely acclaimed writing career. H enning mankell s lugubriously lonely detective kurt wallander is back briefly. This is the last story revolving around kurt wallander explains henning mankell in a kind of decent sized epilogue following the short story set in 2002. An event in autumn was first published in dutch in 2004, following the penultimate book, firewall. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Below is a list of henning mankells kurt wallander books in publication order and chronological order. Whether that should hold true or not, an event in autumn is a. His books are well crafted, easy to read and very atmospheric. He was the first winner of the ripper award and also received the glass key and the crime writers association golden dagger, among other awards. Jan 17, 2015 the famed swedish author of the kurt wallander mystery novels was diagnosed a year ago a catastrophe for me, he says. Celebrated swedish author henning mankell followed the tradition established by the mother and father of nordic crime. Henning mankell was born in stockholm in 1948 to a lawyer who divorced his mother when he was just twelve months old. Henning mankells last novel about an aging man whose quiet, solitary life on an isolated island off the coast of sweden is turned upside down when his house catches fire.