{"product_id":"quicksand-by-henning-mankell-laurie-thompson","title":"Quicksand by Henning Mankell , Laurie Thompson","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"11\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eQuicksand\u003c\/em\u003e is a deeply introspective and philosophical memoir by Swedish author Henning Mankell, best known for his Kurt Wallander detective series.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eWritten after his 2014 diagnosis of lung cancer, the book reflects on Mankell's life, mortality, and the human condition.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eRather than focusing on illness, Mankell uses his diagnosis as a springboard to explore themes of time, responsibility, and the essence of being human.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHenning Mankell\u003c\/strong\u003e (1948–2015) was a Swedish author, playwright, and director. He gained international fame for his Kurt Wallander detective series, which has been translated into numerous languages and adapted for television. Beyond his literary work, Mankell was deeply involved in social issues, particularly in Africa, where he spent significant time and established a theater company in Mozambique. His experiences in Africa profoundly influenced his writing and worldview.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Best Of Used Books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":46331797995777,"sku":"349M063UP-Used","price":199.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/files\/1_48e26d5a-6505-4182-b688-61b5719e8593.jpg?v=1748429007","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/quicksand-by-henning-mankell-laurie-thompson","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}