When the Snow Fell

Henning Mankell

Oct 2011 · Joel Gustafson Book 3 · Bolinda · Narrated by Francis Greenslade

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As it has in the past, the first snow of the year signifies to Joel Gustafson his very own New Year’s Eve. So when the snow begins to fall on a cold November day, Joel gets busy making resolutions – three to be exact. Resolution #1: Live to be at least a hundred. He realises that this will require toughening himself up by testing his physical limits. Resolution #2: Set his eyes on the sea for the first time. To do this, Joel knows he needs to help sort out his father Samuel’s problems and get him back to the life he left behind – being a sailor at sea. Resolution #3: See a naked lady. At almost 14, Joel feels he needs to see the world – including females – in an entirely different light. As the winter days pass, life becomes ever more complicated, but Joel is determined to keep his resolutions – for his father, for himself, and for their future.

About the author

Henning Mankell is one of the world's most popular and bestselling authors. He was born in Stockholm in 1948, raised in a village in northern Sweden and now divides his time between Sweden and Maputo, Mozambique, where he works as the director of Teatro Evenida.

Francis Greenslade began performing with Adelaide University Footlights and has since worked extensively in theatre and television. Theatre companies he has worked for include Melbourne Theatre Company, Sydney Theatre Company, State Theatre Company and Playbox. Francis is best known for his television appearances in The Micallef Programme, Full Frontal and Pig's Breakfast.

Laurie Thompson (26 February 1938 – 8 June 2015) was a British academic and translator,[1] noted for his translations of Swedish literature into English.

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