Metropolis by Philip Kerr

392 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction crime historical mystery mysterious slow-paced
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Berlin, 1928, the dying days of the Weimar Republic shortly before Hitler and the Nazis came to power. It was a period of decadence and excess as Berliners - after the terrible slaughter of WWI and the hardships that followed - are enjoying their ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 63 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
mysterious 75%
adventurous 37%
tense 37%
challenging 25%
reflective 25%
informative 12%
sad 12%

Pace

fast 50%
medium 37%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Plot: 28% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | No: 28%

Loveable characters?

No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

4.07

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