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208 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780307594150
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Knopf
Publication date: Not specified
Description
From Ferdinand von Schirach, one of Germany’s most prominent defense attorneys, comes a jolting debut collection of short stories that daringly brings to light the motivations stirring within the criminal mind. By turns witty and sorrowful, unflin...
Community Reviews Summary of 950 reviews
Moods
informative 55%
reflective 51%
emotional 39%
tense 37%
mysterious 33%
challenging 29%
sad 16%
adventurous 10%
inspiring 10%
funny 3%
lighthearted 3%
hopeful 2%
Pace
medium 20%
slow 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 39% | Plot: 33% | Character: 21% | N/A: 5%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 42% | No: 33% | N/A: 17% | Yes: 5%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 58% | No: 23% | N/A: 11% | Yes: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 65% | No: 14% | N/A: 12% | It's complicated: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 5% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Death, CannibalismModerate
Blood, Sexual content, Emotional abuse
208 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780307594150
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Knopf
Publication date: Not specified
Description
From Ferdinand von Schirach, one of Germany’s most prominent defense attorneys, comes a jolting debut collection of short stories that daringly brings to light the motivations stirring within the criminal mind. By turns witty and sorrowful, unflin...
Community Reviews Summary of 950 reviews
Moods
informative 55%
reflective 51%
emotional 39%
tense 37%
mysterious 33%
challenging 29%
sad 16%
adventurous 10%
inspiring 10%
funny 3%
lighthearted 3%
hopeful 2%
Pace
medium 20%
slow 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 39% | Plot: 33% | Character: 21% | N/A: 5%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 42% | No: 33% | N/A: 17% | Yes: 5%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 58% | No: 23% | N/A: 11% | Yes: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 65% | No: 14% | N/A: 12% | It's complicated: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 5% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Death, CannibalismModerate
Blood, Sexual content, Emotional abuse