Das Versprechen by Friedrich Dürrenmatt

Das Versprechen

Friedrich Dürrenmatt

244 pages • first pub 1957 (editions) user-added

fiction classics crime mystery mysterious reflective slow-paced
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Das Versprechen by Friedrich Dürrenmatt is a gripping mystery that will captivate readers who appreciate a slow-burning, provocative tale of crime and suspense set against the picturesque backdrop of Switzerland, perfect for those who enjoy a complex, reflective narrative that explores the darker side of human nature.

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Es geschah am hellichten Tag ...Eigentlich sollte sich Kommissar Matthai, der auf der Höhe seiner Karriere angelangt ist, zum Flug nach Jordanien fertigmachen, um dort ein ehrenvolles Amt zu übernehmen. Da erreicht ihn ein Anruf aus Mägendorf, ein...

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Community Reviews

3.79
based on 927 reviews

Moods

dark: 72%

mysterious: 68%

tense: 46%

reflective: 33%

sad: 32%

challenging: 25%

emotional: 17%

adventurous: 11%

hopeful: 3%

informative: 3%

Pace

34% of readers chose fast
50% of readers chose medium
15% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

38% of readers chose Plot
34% of readers chose A mix
24% of readers chose Character
2% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

44% of readers chose Yes
26% of readers chose Complicated
26% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

6% of readers chose Yes
39% of readers chose Complicated
51% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

13% of readers chose Yes
3% of readers chose Complicated
80% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

66% of readers chose Yes
18% of readers chose Complicated
12% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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