The Pale Criminal by Philip Kerr

The Pale Criminal

Bernie Gunther #2

Philip Kerr

327 pages first pub 1990 (editions) user-added

fiction crime historical mystery mysterious fast-paced

Description

Bernie Gunther is back on the mean streets of Berlin with his new partner, Bruno Stahlecker, another ex-police officer. But on a seemingly straightforward stakeout, Bruno is killed, and Bernie suddenly finds himself tapped for a much bigger job. A...

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Community Reviews Summary of 314 reviews

Moods

dark 92%
mysterious 69%
tense 69%
sad 53%
adventurous 30%
challenging 23%
emotional 23%
reflective 23%
informative 7%

Pace

fast 42%
medium 35%
slow 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 54% | A mix: 36% | Character: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 72% | No: 27%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 70% | Yes: 30%

Average rating

3.75

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