Der Richter und sein Henker by Friedrich Dürrenmatt

Der Richter und sein Henker

The Inspector Bärlach Mysteries #1

Friedrich Dürrenmatt

192 pages • first pub 1951 (editions)

fiction classics crime dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

Mit zahlreichen Fotos aus dem Film und einem Anhang »Die Hauptthematik von ›Der Richter und sein Henker‹ findet man unter anderem bei Dashiell Hammett, Rex Stout, Raymond Chandler und Georges Simenon. Grundthema: der Kampf zweier Parteien, deren ...

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Moods

mysterious 97%
dark 41%
adventurous 31%
tense 27%
reflective 19%
challenging 12%
funny 6%
emotional 4%
informative 3%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 3%
inspiring 1%
sad 1%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 34%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Plot: 40% | Character: 15%

Strong character development?

No: 63% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 51% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 89% | Yes: 8% | It's complicated: 1% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 41% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.49

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