Inspector Wallander has few close friends and is known for his less-than-desirable lifestyle; he consumes too much alcohol and junk food, exercises very little, and sometimes struggles with anger.
Inspektor Wallanderil on lähedasi sõpru vähe ja ta on tuntud oma kehva elustiili poolest: ta tarbib palju alkoholi ja rämpstoitu, teeb vähe trenni ja vahel võitleb vihaga.