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Philip Kerr crafts a novel infused with the noir sensibility of Raymond Chandler, the realpolitik of vintage John le Carré, and the dark moral vision of Graham Greene. Spanning three tumultuous decades—from riot-torn Berlin in 1931 to Adenauer's Germany in 1954—this narrative immerses readers in a world where expediency reigns supreme, trust is a rare commodity, and duplicitous allies undermine one another. The story centers on Bernie Gunther, a sardonic, tough-talking, and cynical protagonist with a rough sense of humor and a moral compass that is equally rough. A heavy drinker and smoker, Gunther's habits are put to the test in a Russian prisoner-of-war camp. He embodies bravery, as honor prevails when there’s nothing left to lose. Described as the most antiheroic of antiheroes, Gunther’s journey is a gripping exploration of his struggle to maintain his humanity amid a morally narrow landscape defined by satanic evil and cynical expediency. Critics praise the novel for challenging preconceptions and stimulating thought, while Gunther himself reflects on his cynical and world-weary nature, revealing a character shaped by the harsh realities of war and life.
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Field Grey, Philip Kerr
- Lingua
- Pubblicato
- 2010
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- Titolo
- Field Grey
- Lingua
- Inglese
- Autori
- Philip Kerr
- Editore
- Quercus
- Pubblicato
- 2010
- Formato
- In brossura
- Pagine
- 472
- ISBN10
- 1849164134
- ISBN13
- 9781849164139
- Serie
- Bernie Gunther
- Tag
- Narrativa, Gialli & Thriller, Prosa storica, Gialli, Thriller, Politica, Germania, XX Secolo, Giallo classico, Detective, Berlino, Passato, Spionaggio, Parigi, Romanzi di spionaggio, Periodo post-bellico, CIA, Cuba, Stasi (servizio segreto e intelligence della DDR)
- Titolo originale
- Field grey
- Valutazione
- 4,2 su 5
- Descrizione
- Philip Kerr crafts a novel infused with the noir sensibility of Raymond Chandler, the realpolitik of vintage John le Carré, and the dark moral vision of Graham Greene. Spanning three tumultuous decades—from riot-torn Berlin in 1931 to Adenauer's Germany in 1954—this narrative immerses readers in a world where expediency reigns supreme, trust is a rare commodity, and duplicitous allies undermine one another. The story centers on Bernie Gunther, a sardonic, tough-talking, and cynical protagonist with a rough sense of humor and a moral compass that is equally rough. A heavy drinker and smoker, Gunther's habits are put to the test in a Russian prisoner-of-war camp. He embodies bravery, as honor prevails when there’s nothing left to lose. Described as the most antiheroic of antiheroes, Gunther’s journey is a gripping exploration of his struggle to maintain his humanity amid a morally narrow landscape defined by satanic evil and cynical expediency. Critics praise the novel for challenging preconceptions and stimulating thought, while Gunther himself reflects on his cynical and world-weary nature, revealing a character shaped by the harsh realities of war and life.