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In reply to the discussion: Have you ever come across a fictional protagonist that you just can't stand? [View all]Lex
(34,108 posts)13. What in particular do you like about the Scandinavian crime novels/mysteries?
I recently watched (via Netflix) the BBC series "Wallander" starring Kenneth Branagh which is set in Ystad, Sweden and is based on the Swedish novelist Henning Mankell's novels. I really enjoyed the series.
I'm considering reading Mankell's novels. Your post caught my eye and left me wondering what you like about the Scandinavian novels/mysteries in particular?
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Have you ever come across a fictional protagonist that you just can't stand? [View all]
scarletwoman
Apr 2014
OP
I've seen the name Lee Child pop up, but I tend to avoid any books categorized as "thrillers".
scarletwoman
Apr 2014
#8
I started trying to read that book years ago, but never got more than a couple chapters in.
scarletwoman
Apr 2014
#21
Funny you'd say that. I just read CHARLEY'S WEB by Joy Fielding. I didn't like Charley (a woman)
raccoon
Apr 2014
#15
This may be a crass generalization, but I often find that male authors creating female heroines
scarletwoman
Apr 2014
#25