The Dogs of Riga (Kurt Wallander, #2)
The Dogs of Riga (Kurt Wallander, #2)
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2004
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BetaThe Dogs of Riga (Kurt Wallander, #2)
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2004326
Novel • Fiction
Latvia • 1990s
2004
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Dogs of Riga by Laurie Thompson and Henning Mankell is a crime novel from the Kurt Wallander series. It follows a Swedish police officer as he investigates the mysterious appearance of two bodies in a life raft, leading him into international conspiracies and dangers in Latvia.
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Review Roundup
The Dogs of Riga by Henning Mankell and translated by Laurie Thompson is praised for its intricate plot and atmospheric setting in post-Soviet Eastern Europe. However, some reviewers find the pacing uneven and the political backdrop heavy-handed at times. Fans of Nordic noir will appreciate the complex characters and gripping mystery.
Who Should Read The Dogs of Riga (Kurt Wallander, #2)?
A reader who enjoys The Dogs of Riga by Laurie Thompson and Henning Mankell is likely a fan of Nordic noir and intricate police procedurals. They would also enjoy the atmospheric tension and character depth found in Stieg Larsson’s The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and Jo Nesbø’s The Snowman.
29,530 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
326
Novel • Fiction
Latvia • 1990s
2004
Adult
18+ years
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