Chronicler of the Winds by Henning Mankell
A moving, deeply affecting story about street children in Africa, from the bestselling writer behind the Kurt Wallander series One night Jose hears gunfire from the deserted theatre next door to his bakery. On that theatre roof, his life ebbing away, Nelio begins to tell Jose his extraordinary story...Nelio's story is unfurled with pace and drama... Mankell writes eloquently of the realities of poverty and violence without becoming sugary or didactic...an expert craftsman * Observer *
A wonderful, lyrical fable...beautiful...it is hard to leave Nelio at the end * Vogue *
This is a deeply affecting read, one of those rare novels whose taste lingers for days afterwards -- Barry Didcock * Sunday Herald *
An elegant story about storytelling -- Tristan Quinn * Literary Review *
Henning Mankell (1948-2015) became a worldwide phenomenon with his crime writing, gripping thrillers and atmospheric novels set in Africa. His prizewinning and critically acclaimed Inspector Wallander Mysteries were bestsellers all over the globe and his books have been translated into forty-five languages and made into numerous international film and television adaptations, including the BAFTA-award-winning BBC television series Wallander, starring Kenneth Branagh.
Driven by a desire to change the world and to fight against racism and nationalism, Mankell devoted much of his time to working with charities in Africa, including SOS Children’s Villages and PLAN International, where he was also director of the Teatro Avenida in Maputo. In 2008, the University of St Andrews conferred Henning Mankell with an honorary degree of Doctor of Letters in recognition of his major contribution to literature and to the practical exercise of conscience.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780099455479 |
| ISBN 10 | 0099455471 |
| Title | Chronicler of the Winds |
| Author | Henning Mankell |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Vintage Publishing |
| Year published | 2007-04-05 |
| Number of pages | 240 |
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