The Collini Case by Ferdinand von Schirach

The Collini Case

Ferdinand von Schirach

190 pages first pub 2011 (view editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller dark mysterious fast-paced
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Ideal for the reader who wants a propulsive legal thriller that forces a fledgling defense lawyer—and vicariously the reader—to confront how post-war Germany’s justice system can be weaponized when an inexplicably silent retiree confesses to murdering an industrialist yet withholds any motive.

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The internationally bestselling courtroom drama centering on a young German lawyer and a case involving World War II A bestseller in Germany since its 2011 release--with rights sold in seventeen countries--The Collini Case combines the classic cou...

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Community Reviews

4.03
based on 1,714 reviews

Moods

dark: 57%

informative: 57%

emotional: 42%

reflective: 42%

tense: 41%

mysterious: 34%

sad: 31%

challenging: 30%

adventurous: 5%

inspiring: 5%

hopeful: 2%

relaxing: 1%


Pace

58% of readers chose fast
33% of readers chose medium
7% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

52% of readers chose Plot
32% of readers chose A mix
13% of readers chose Character
1% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

24% of readers chose Yes
27% of readers chose Complicated
40% of readers chose No
6% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

21% of readers chose Yes
49% of readers chose Complicated
20% of readers chose No
7% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

15% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
56% of readers chose No
14% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

43% of readers chose Yes
21% of readers chose Complicated
27% of readers chose No
6% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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