The Pale Criminal by Philip Kerr

The Pale Criminal

Bernie Gunther #2

Philip Kerr

273 pages first pub 1990 (editions)

fiction crime historical mystery mysterious fast-paced

Description

In the sweltering summer heat wave of 1938, the German people anxiously await the outcome of the Munich conference, wondering whether Hitler will plunge Europe into another war. Meanwhile, private investigator Bernie Gunther has taken on two cases...

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Community Reviews Summary of 247 reviews

Moods

dark 88%
mysterious 66%
tense 66%
sad 55%
adventurous 44%
challenging 33%
reflective 33%
emotional 11%
informative 11%

Pace

fast 44%
slow 33%
medium 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 42% | Plot: 42% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 83% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 71% | No: 28%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 83% | Yes: 16%

Average rating

3.75

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