Detective Story by Imre Kertész

Detective Story

Imre Kertész with Tim Wilkinson

112 pages first pub 1977 (editions)

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Description

As readers, we are accustomed to reading stories of war and injustice from the victims’ point of view, sympathizing with their plight. In Detective Story, the tables have been turned, leaving us in the mind of a monster, as Nobel Laureate Imre Ker...

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Community Reviews Summary of 71 reviews

Moods

dark 66%
tense 66%
challenging 33%
mysterious 33%
reflective 33%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 100%

Average rating

3.35

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