The Rock Blaster

Released: February 18, 2020
Length: 4 hrs 41 mins
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher: Random House Audio

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In Henning Mankell's first novel, newly available in English, readers delve into the life of Oskar Johansson, a young rock blaster who is reported dead in a 1911 accident but survives with serious injuries. As an invalid decades later, Oskar reflects on his experiences, marriage, dreams, and the struggles of working-class life in Sweden. Through a tapestry of voices and memories, the narrative offers a poignant exploration of resilience and the human condition.

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