Bernie Gunther series
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Bernie Gunther series
Philip Kerr
4 people recommended it in 3 threads, 2017–2020.
What people on Hacker News said
Flawed badass with a quick wit, I love Bernie Gunther.
They may be a little noirish for your tastes (more focused on character and society) but I loved the detailed historical settings and the level of depth to the detective characters.
Bernie is a Berlin PI who ends up in the SS. It is pretty grim in spots but full of tremendous black humour as well.
Where it comes up
- My Favorite Books 2020 2020 · 2 recommendations
- Ask HN: Books you read in 2018? 2018 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: What are your favorite books of all time, and why? 2017 · 1 recommendation