Search Results for: Bernie Gunther

Philip Kerr’s Bernie Gunther series has it all. Excitement, pathos, history, wisecracking humour, suspense, tension, world weariness, and brilliant, beautiful writing. There is absolutely nothing to be found wrong with these books. Such a frightful shame Philip passed away last year. This is the reading order, as it is the published order. The series was, … Continue reading How to read…Philip Kerr’s Bernie Gunther series →

I decided it would be easier to find a review, if I split the books into Fiction and Non Fiction. So, the Non Fiction section is ready, but this, the Fiction section I haven’t finished putting together properly yet, so it has a few holes. It’ll be done in the next few days. So, the … Continue reading Fiction Reviews By Book Title A – Z →

I think for sheer atmosphere, bordering on the “surely he can’t have actually been there at the time?” David Downing’s Station series just can’t be beaten. Philip Kerr’s Bernie Gunther is its equal, but also different. If you want totally immersive impeccable Historical Fiction, this is where you should start. Hopefully, you will want to read … Continue reading How to read…David Downing’s John Russell series →

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