What inspired the choice to set this story in the cold, bleak Scandinavian landscape?
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The Man Who Smiled

The Man Who Smiled
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What inspired the choice to set this story in the cold, bleak Scandinavian landscape?
Did anyone else feel conflicted about the moral ambiguity of the protagonist's actions?
How did Henning Mankell decide to craft the pacing to keep suspense without rushing certain scenes?