The Dogs of Riga

Interesting Facts

• The book is the second in the series about Swedish detective Kurt Wallander, who became one of Henning Mankell's most famous characters.
• The plot begins with the discovery of two bodies in a life raft washed ashore in Sweden, leading to a complex international investigation.
• Part of the book is set in Riga, the capital of Latvia, adding an international aspect to the traditional Scandinavian noir.
• The book explores themes of political corruption and social changes in Eastern Europe after the fall of communism.
• The novel has been praised for its atmosphere and complex plot, as well as its attention to detail in depicting both Swedish and Latvian culture and society.
• The book was adapted into a television film, which became part of the popular Swedish TV series about Kurt Wallander.