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Loading... Firewall (original 1998; edition 2008)by Henning Mankell, Ebba Segerberg (Translator)
Work detailsFirewall by Henning Mankell (1998)
None. Another great Wallander, this time about computer firewalls, as well as Wallander's inner firewalls. The plot was enjoyably convoluted, and of course Wallander was compelling as always. (  ) MsGumby | Apr 27, 2013 |  This was my first book by Henning Mankell. And I liked it very much. Wallander and his team have to adapt to new times too: they need to think about computer crime, data etc. In my life I still daily see people that have a hard time adapting to working with the computer, finding their way on the internet. I liked the way Mankell described that very well, as he did describe the stubborness and 'I won't let go' metality of the investigators. Very addictive. (  ) BoekenTrol71 | Apr 6, 2013 | This is the last novel featuring Kurt Wallander as the main character. Mankell has written another book but with Linda Wallander as the lead character. In this last novel, we follow Wallander has he battles a group determined to bring new order to the world through chaos. Homicidal teenagers, back stabbing coworker, all the while battling his own loneliness and despair. Again a very tight plot where the moods and emotional health of the character are what makes you read along. ( ) writerlibrarian | Apr 4, 2013 | I am a fan of Kurt Wallender and appreciate Mankell's methodical and thorough narrative. This is not a fast read, but a great read. I like knowing the case from Wallender's perspective and find his character flawed yet endearing. Firewall is about coincidences and conclusions wrapped up in computer terrorism. I am as unknowledgeable as Wallender when it comes to technology, but was able to keep up with him and the elements of the mystery as it unfolded. Mankell doesn't force all of the pieces together and keeps suspense building. I was introduced to Kurt Wallender on PBS Masterpiece Mystery, and enjoy the episodes, but they don't come close to Mankell's own mastery. ( ) hfineisen | Jun 7, 2012 | Each Wallander book gets better the more I get into the series. I'm reading them in order and unfortunately I think that I'm nearing the end. Wallander is approaching 50 and the wear and tear of the detective business is forcing an early retirement. His daughter, Linda, will continue his good work once she finishes the police academy. Although cell phones are used, searching for information via the Internet was not as prevalent in the late 1990s. I'm enjoying reading about the low tech days of police detective work. ( ) KatherineGregg | Jan 4, 2012 | no reviews | add a review
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