The Judge and His Hangman

Name: The Judge and His Hangman
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SKU: 9781782273417
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By Friedrich Dürrenmatt

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The Judge and His Hangman by Friedrich Dürrenmatt is a gripping crime novel centred around a seasoned Swiss detective, Inspector Bärlach, as he investigates the murder of one of his officers. Taking place in a serene Swiss village, the story unfolds with a blend of suspense and philosophical depth, as Bärlach contends with conspiracies and moral ambiguities to solve the case. This novel is a reflection on justice and the complex nature of crime, set against a backdrop of intrigue.
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If you enjoy intricately woven crime stories filled with unexpected twists and thought-provoking themes, you may find this book particularly compelling. This Swiss noir mystery combines philosophical exploration with a gripping detective plot, providing not just suspense but a deep dive into the moral complexities of justice.

The Judge and His Hangman

A pocket-sized existential mystery, as thought-provoking as it is thrilling

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A genre-bending mystery recalling the work of Alain Robbe-Grillet and anticipating the postmodern fictions of Paul Auster and other contemporary neo-noir novelists.

Inspector Barlach forgoes the arrest of a murderer in order to manipulate him into killing another, more elusive criminal. This is a thriller that brings existential philosophy and the detective genre into a dazzling convergence.

The Judge and His Hangman is a masterful blend of intrigue and philosophical exploration.

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The Judge and His Hangman by Friedrich Dürrenmatt is praised for its clever subversion of traditional detective story conventions, showcasing Dürrenmatt's exceptional literary skill. Critics find it an enthralling read, noting its suspenseful, stripped-down essence that captivates from start to finish, while also sparking anticipation for more of its kind.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781782273417

Publisher: Pushkin Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 April 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Pushkin Vertigo

Contributors:

Translated by Joel Agee

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 111.0mm

Height: 178.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 128

Collections

Crime & Thriller Fiction Friedrich Dürrenmatt General Fiction

About the Author

Friedrich D rrenmatt (1921-1990) was a Swiss author and dramatist, most famous for his plays The Visit and The Physicists, which earned him a reputation as one of the greatest playwrights in the German language. He also wrote four highly regarded crime novels - The Pledge, The Judge and His Hangman, Suspicion and The Execution of Justice, all of which will be published by Pushkin Vertigo.