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    Scott Miller Portsmouth 05-14-15
    Scott Miller Portsmouth 05-14-15 Member Since 2017
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    "Bernie does not give you the cold cabbage!"

    Another great story, I cannot get enough of this series. Fantastic plot lines, with double back switches kept me guessing until the very end.

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    M. Eckel MA, USA 03-02-15
    M. Eckel MA, USA 03-02-15 Member Since 2013
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    "Another great Chandler pastiche, now with Soviets!"

    Solid story. Great plot twists. Like the others in the series, does a great job recalling the noir mysteries of the 30s and 40s in an interesting new environment. Darkly funny at times as well.

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    Meeno 02-08-15
    Meeno 02-08-15 Member Since 2007
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    "Witness the New Germany, its Lazarus yawning corps"

    Interesting how this novel's unexpected jump forward in years serves to unravel the ghosts of the beasts he saw through their infancy. Kerr just gets better and more cunning in his story craft as his hero get all the more hell knocked out of him, only to come out wiser than ever.

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    Kitty 05-30-14
    Kitty 05-30-14 Member Since 2017
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    "Definitely a griping series..."

    This novel takes gives you some insight into Nazi era Germany. It is a well written mystery and the narration is excellent. I am looking forward to the next installment. I highly recommend this series.

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    CJFLA 03-03-14
    CJFLA 03-03-14
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    "Great writing, great story, very good reading"
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    Mr. Kerr can really write a great story - time and time again. I have listened to several "Bernie Gunther" novels and each one is exceptional.

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    R. A. Jackson 03-09-13
    R. A. Jackson 03-09-13 Member Since 2013
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    "Narration is a bit rough."
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    The story was outstanding and the author placed the listener into the Post-WW2 era of occupied Germany and Austria. The characters were also excellent and the author took full advantage of the mix of nationalities and occupational personalities. The tenor of the narrative was a little too harsh at times and this was enhanced by the cadences of the narrator. However, this is a part of the "gumshoe" persona, so most folks who enjoy this kind of detective story would not be put off by it. For me, the book was set well and the characters were vivid and entertaining, so it was well worth the purchase and the time.

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    John M. Bushby Hillsborough, NJ 02-04-13
    John M. Bushby Hillsborough, NJ 02-04-13 Member Since 2011
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    "Great period piece"
    Would you listen to A German Requiem again? Why?

    Good historical references, especially to The Third Man which was filmed in Vienna I 1948.


    Who was your favorite character and why?

    Other than Bernie, with whom I can relate, the KGB colonel has a honesty about his job and his actions.


    Which character – as performed by John Lee – was your favorite?

    Bernie Gunther


    Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

    Yes


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    Dirk Sacramentio, CA, United States 03-17-15
    Dirk Sacramentio, CA, United States 03-17-15 Member Since 2016
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    "Berlin Noir is Great"

    Berlin Noir is a great trilogy, and John Lee is its perfect reader. A German Requiem is a good capper. the last sentence was written to fulfull the onerous requirement for a review to have 20 words; tgus sentence was written to explain that sentence.

    But let's ask ourselves: how are we allowing it to happen here?

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