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Hunkeler #4

by Hansjörg Schneider

Hard to find

Genres: Mystery

240 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2001

Reviews

[Pat · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pretty good. Reminds me of long time ago read Simenons. The sidekick story with his Lover Hedwig works great. The whodunnit question does so too. The novel is structured by numerous conversations, micro-descriptions of the local weather, a meal on every third and an alcoholic beverage on every second page. Which reminds me of Graham Greene, and which is annoying, of course. It works to create atmosphere, yes, but it is poor: A protocol of an addiction. In some moments this detective novel is actually almost literature: “Eine Frau sucht keinen Mann!” “Was tut sie denn?” “Sie fasst ihn ins Auge!”. What an awesome dialogue!

[Gemma Moz · Rating 3 out of 5]

mir haben die genaue Beschreibungen der Personen gefallen, die Stimmung war authentisch. Der Schluss war unerwartet und tiefgründig aber ich fand die sonstige Handlung nicht so spannend. teilweise wurde es langweilig weil es an “action” fehlte, aber das ist die typische Schreibweise des Authors. kann es empfehlen für eine Lektüre so nebebei.

[J Kula · Rating 2 out of 5]

Endung war deep und nice. Sonst todlanweilig

[Roland · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is your average, enjoyable, make-me-feel-at-home Hunkeler crime novel. Peter Hunkeler is with Basle CDI and just a few years from retirement. The cornerstones of his existence (and the factors which make you feel at home in his adventures) are his partner Hedwig (does she ever do any work?), his old house in Alsace (who looks after it? how does he afford it?), his wish to be retired (well, of course not really), as well as his sudden bursts of anger (expressed only in that he suddenly takes to screaming at people).
This one deals with the murder of Dr Christa Erni – apparently Hunkeler's own GP, a fact which is mentioned, but has no significance.
The story will probably pass, but the mood (hot, hot summer in Basle), melancholy approach towards the murderer, may well stay. This won't be the last Hunkeler you read.

[Kin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pacato, ben costruito, personaggi credibili, Questo autore svizzero mi ha piacevolmente sorpreso.