The One from the Other

A Bernie Gunther Novel

De: Philip Kerr

Narrado por: John Lee

Bernie Gunther, the tough, fast-talking noirish detective who made his first appearance in March Violets, takes center stage in this twist-filled thriller that turns Philip Kerr’s German trilogy into a surprise-filled quartet. Fans have had to wait 15 years for Bernie’s resurrection. They will not be disappointed.

Munich, 1949: Amid the chaos of defeat, it’s a place of dirty deals, rampant greed, fleeing war criminals, and all the backstabbing intrigue that prospers in the aftermath of war. It is also a place where a private eye can find a lot of not-quite-reputable work: cleaning up the Nazi past of well-to-do locals, abetting fugitives in their flight abroad, sorting out rival claims to stolen goods. It’s work that fills Bernie with disgust - but it also fills his sorely depleted wallet. Then a woman seeks him out. Her husband has disappeared. She’s not looking to get him back - he’s a wanted man who ran one of the most vicious concentration camps in Poland. She just wants confirmation that he’s dead.

It’s a simple enough job. But in postwar Germany, nothing is simple - nothing is what it appears to be. Taking the case, Bernie takes on far more than he’d bargained for, and he soon finds himself on the run, facing enemies on every side. Because in a defeated and divided Germany, it’s hard to know friends from enemies, the one from the other.

©2007 Philip Kerr (P)2007 Books on Tape

the one from the other

another Phillip Kerr book; great narrator; highly recommend this author and this series

A cracking good read.

I liked the way the author weaved the the plot lines together putting Bernie in the center of a frame-up. Bravo. This would make one heck of a movie.

The best in the series

Easily read as a standalone. John Lee fits for the voice of Gunther and is excellent at voice characterization of the other players. Intricate plot with much credible history. A great read.

Brilliant

John Lee is fantastic, and this fourth book in the series is even better than the first three.

Starts slow but satisfying

Took a long time for Phillip Kerr to get this one set out by the overall result was very strong. Well worth the investment of time. John Lee is amazing.

Postwar Germany

Intriguing look at history through the medium of mystery. I love Bernie Gunter novels and this one was no exception.

Not the best in the series, but still good

This is the least of the bunch. I don't read series detective novels as a rule because - most are garbage. This series is good fun, however - the setting is original, the dialogue is thoughtful and the plots are (generally) clever. The central twist here is the disappointment - you will see it a long way off and the fact that Bernie doesn't is irritating because he comes across as far more astute in the first three books.
Anyway, still far beyond much of what you will find out there.

Great book, but depressing to read how the Catholic Church colluded with former Nazis

This was a great book, yet at the same time, it was very depressing to read how the Catholic Church had colluded with former Nazis to assist with their escape from justice.

John Lee give this series its true flavor

love the story line of the series. Philip Kerr shows with Gunther that during crazy times there were some people who saw how wrong everything was a the time.

Amazing

Gunther comes alive by John Lee and the story can’t get any better. Love his humor and philosophy