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smolsleepyfox's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
informative
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
lillymarlenwilhelm's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
aga_acrobat's review against another edition
2.0
Es war einfach zu langweilig. Obwohl Schätzing das mittelalterliche Köln sehr anschaulich, atmosphärisch und kundig schildert, hält das Buch leider nicht was es verspricht. Von Spannung und einer verzwickten Intrige keine Spur. Die Figuren sind leider zu hölzern, die Geschichte auf den ersten Seiten schon absehbar.
Darüber hinaus fühlen sich die Figuren wie moderne Menschen in der Kleidung des Mittelalters an. Das Denken, Fühlen und Selbstverständnis des mittelalterlichen Menschen muss man woanders suchen.
Darüber hinaus fühlen sich die Figuren wie moderne Menschen in der Kleidung des Mittelalters an. Das Denken, Fühlen und Selbstverständnis des mittelalterlichen Menschen muss man woanders suchen.
benedetto21's review against another edition
3.0
Forse manca quel tocco in più per essere uno storico giallo storico, tutto sommato però mi aspettavo di meno. Schatzing ambienta questa storia di violente guerre fra nobili e clero proprio prima della sesta crociata, nella sua città natale, Colonia. E'originale la scelta del personaggio principale, diabolica quella di Jaspar, forse un pò stereotipata quella del "demone" Urquhart. Insomma una lettura piacevole ma non memorabile.
aigra's review against another edition
3.0
I'm sure the history is well researched and it is quite interesting in fact ... however, it tends to get in the way of a gripping story.
namulith's review against another edition
5.0
Another Schätzing I consumed as an audio book. If I remember correctly it was read by the author himself and he did quite a good job. Oftentimes I forgot that it was only one person giving life to the characters. The story was a nice crime novel in a medieval setting, something I've always had a soft spot for.
Like for Der Schwarm the rating here reflects how I remember listening to the audio book ten years ago.
Like for Der Schwarm the rating here reflects how I remember listening to the audio book ten years ago.
pila's review against another edition
4.0
Un buon thriller, ambientato in una Colonia medievale, in cui l'autore mescola digressioni storiche (non troppo lunghe e pesanti, e quindi piacevoli), a momenti filosofico-religiosi e a momenti di sarcasmo e ironia (e tanta simpatia) attraverso due protagonisti del romanzo in particolare, che ho trovato molto spassosi: Jaspar e Goddert.
engagedelefant's review
4.5
Tadelloser Thriller, witzige Dialoge und eine Menge historischer Fakten. Leider etwas vorhersehbar und manchmal zu dozierend.