Three Bags Full

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Three Bags Full

Hardcover edition
Author Leonie Swann
Original title 'Glennkill: Ein Schafskrimi'
Translator Anthea Bell
Country Germany
Language German
Genre Detective novel
Publisher Transworld Publishers Limited, Doubleday Publishing, Randomhouse Inc.
Publication date
 2005
Published in English
 2006
Pages 368 pp
ISBN 0-385-60994-9
OCLC 64312670

Three Bags Full: A Sheep Detective Story (original German title: Glennkill: Ein Schafskrimi) is a work of detective fiction which features a flock of anthropomorphic Irish sheep out to solve the murder of their shepherd. Written originally in German by Leonie Swann, the novel has been translated into more than 30 languages.[1]

Plot

At the beginning of the novel, the sheep belonging to George Glenn awake to find their shepherd dead with a spade in his middle, and resolve to solve his murder. The story is set in the fictional Irish village of Glennkill. Horrified, Miss Maple, the cleverest sheep in the flock (and possibly the world), suggests they find the murderer. The others agree, and Miss Maple volunteers to inspect the body.

A little later, a certain Tom O'Malley finds the body and, panicked, runs to fetch the people of Glennkill. This draws not only the townspeople, but several reporters.

Themes

Largely humorous in character, the novel displays a strong knowledge of sheep behavior, biology, husbandry and breeds (the merino and hebridean are present, among others).[2][3] Using the perspective of the flock, Swann makes comedic jabs at human character and institutions.[4][5]

References

  1. ↑ Brunskill, Ian (2006-06-03). "Graze anatomy". The Times (London). Retrieved 2008-01-13. 
  2. ↑ Jakeman, Jane (June 23, 2006). "Four legs good, two legs bad". The Independent (London). Retrieved 2008-01-13. 
  3. ↑ Ephron, Hallie (June 24, 2007). "Sherlocks in sheep's clothing". The Boston Globe. Retrieved 2008-01-13. 
  4. ↑ Sansom, Ian (July 22, 2006). "A shaggy sheep story". The Guardian (London). Retrieved 2008-01-13. 
  5. ↑ Vishrup, Amy (June 21, 2007). "Books Newly Released". The New York Times. Retrieved 2008-01-13. 

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