304 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9783462043815
Format: Paperback
Language: German
Publisher: Kiepenheuer&Witsch
Publication date: 19 April 2012
Description
Seit 23 Jahren sitzt Chappy, der Erzähler des Romans, im Gefängnis, er verbüßt eine lebenslange Haftstrafe für den Mord an der zwölfeinhalbjährigen Alice Somerfield und hofft auf baldige Freilassung. Im Gefängnis erhält er Briefe von einem neunzeh...
Community Reviews Summary of 699 reviews
Moods
challenging 55%
tense 52%
sad 29%
emotional 14%
mysterious 9%
reflective 9%
Pace
slow 24%
fast 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 72% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
No: 55% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 9%Loveable characters?
No: 89% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 1% | Yes: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 65% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Pedophilia, Rape, Adult/minor relationshipModerate
Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Murder304 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9783462043815
Format: Paperback
Language: German
Publisher: Kiepenheuer&Witsch
Publication date: 19 April 2012
Description
Seit 23 Jahren sitzt Chappy, der Erzähler des Romans, im Gefängnis, er verbüßt eine lebenslange Haftstrafe für den Mord an der zwölfeinhalbjährigen Alice Somerfield und hofft auf baldige Freilassung. Im Gefängnis erhält er Briefe von einem neunzeh...
Community Reviews Summary of 699 reviews
Moods
challenging 55%
tense 52%
sad 29%
emotional 14%
mysterious 9%
reflective 9%
Pace
slow 24%
fast 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 72% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
No: 55% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 9%Loveable characters?
No: 89% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 1% | Yes: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 65% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Pedophilia, Rape, Adult/minor relationshipModerate
Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Murder