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mildemakrel's review against another edition
dark
informative
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
jrmarr's review against another edition
3.0
I'm a big fan of the Bernie Gunther series, but this one fell flat. I appreciated that change of scene and reading about the nazi emigration to Argentina, but this didn't really match up his previous tales. But it was still enjoyable enough to get through quickly, and I'm still looking forward to reading the next instalment. Hopefully that will see a return to his usual form.
friedachopsticks's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
3.5
cgmcintosh's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
johnhodges's review
adventurous
dark
informative
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
07jburto's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
belanna2's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
4.5
whiskystar's review against another edition
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
balthazarlawson's review against another edition
challenging
informative
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Burnie Gunther, a German who was once a police officer, private detective, soldier and hotel keeper, is now in 1950 Argentina having escaped Germany the way SS officers did because he was mis-identifed as a wanted Nazi officer. But he always finds himself in trouble and despite wanting a quiet life he ends up working for the Argentine secret police, being manipulated all the way. There are throw backs to an old case he worked in Berlin in 1932 and he is finally able to put it to rest. But he also finds secrets in his new country that he wished he never knew. He always lands in trouble but somehow escapes them.
This is a bit drawn out and at times I felt it very directionless. It seems as if the author just wanted to highlight the evil that was behind Juan Peron's Argentina. Bernie rubs shoulders with lots of escaped Nazis living in Argentina at the time as well as with ruling elite. It's informative and thought provoking but not a totally enjoyable read.
This is a bit drawn out and at times I felt it very directionless. It seems as if the author just wanted to highlight the evil that was behind Juan Peron's Argentina. Bernie rubs shoulders with lots of escaped Nazis living in Argentina at the time as well as with ruling elite. It's informative and thought provoking but not a totally enjoyable read.