March Violets by Philip Kerr
March Violets
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Philip Kerr
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March Violets

Bernie Gunther #1

Philip Kerr

245 pages • first pub 1989 (editions)

fiction crime historical mystery dark mysterious tense fast-paced
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Set against the backdrop of Hitler's rise to power, this tense thriller begins with Bernhard Gunther's investigation into the disappearance of a diamond necklace. He soon finds himself caught in a web of Nazi politics and organized crime.

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Moods

dark 90%
mysterious 76%
tense 63%
adventurous 25%
sad 19%
challenging 17%
funny 17%
informative 15%
emotional 11%
reflective 3%

Pace

medium 48%
fast 42%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 56% | A mix: 43%

Strong character development?

No: 46% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 15%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 56% | No: 25% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 73% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 37% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 24%

Average rating

3.58

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