The Pale Criminal by Philip Kerr

The Pale Criminal

Bernie Gunther #2

Philip Kerr

273 pages • first pub 1990 (editions)

fiction crime historical mystery mysterious fast-paced
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In the sweltering summer heat wave of 1938, the German people anxiously await the outcome of the Munich conference, wondering whether Hitler will plunge Europe into another war. Meanwhile, private investigator Bernie Gunther has taken on two cases...

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Community Reviews Summary of 390 reviews

Moods

dark 94%
mysterious 68%
tense 63%
sad 42%
adventurous 36%
challenging 21%
emotional 21%
funny 15%
reflective 15%
informative 5%

Pace

fast 45%
medium 40%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 50% | A mix: 43% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 26% | Yes: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 61% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 15%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 57% | Yes: 42%

Average rating

3.79

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