In the fourth mystery in philip kerr s new york times bestselling series, bernie gunthera former policeman and reluctant ss offierattempts to start over in the aftermath of world war 2 and quickly learns that the past is never far behind you berlin, 1949. The other side of silence is an excellent addition to this world. The one from the other by philip kerr overdrive rakuten. Philip kerr is the author of nineteen previous novels, including a philosophical investigation, and five bestselling childrens books. Metropolis a bernie gunther novel, band 14 philip kerr isbn. The other side of silence by philip kerr penguin random house. Having learned that theres no way to distinguish the one from the other, the cynical p. He was educated at a grammar school in northampton. The novel is narrated by philip kerr s character bernard gunther. The one from the other by philip kerr carries on bernie gunthers story following the hugely acclaimed march violets trilogy of detective stories set in nazi germany and early postwar germany. Philip kerr was born in edinburgh and read law and philosophy at birmingham university, subjects which drew him to germany. Philip kerrs bernie gunther solves crimes for nazi germany. The novel is narrated by philip kerrs character bernard gunther.
Philip kerr is one of the best writers of historical mysteries in our time and in bernie guenther he has created a protagonist whose story has filled eleven volumes. Aside from occasional moments of intrusive exposition, which suggest editorial doubts about the books readership, philip kerr impressively sustains the novels parched, opportunistic, hopelessly compromised world. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Bernie gunther thriller 4 by philip kerr epub for free, read online the one from the other. Bernie gunther thriller 4 by philip kerr pdf free, read online the one from the other. Kerr got his masters in law from the university of birmingham before working as a copywriter and finally becoming a fulltime author in 1989. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. Philip kerr was, once, included in a granta magazine collection of best young british novelists and rightly so. Read the one from the other a bernie gunther novel by philip kerr available from rakuten kobo. In 1993, he was named in grantas list of best young british novelists. In the fourth mystery in philip kerrs new york times bestselling series, bernie gunthera former policeman and reluctant ss offierattempts to start over in the aftermath of world war 2 and quickly learns that the past is never far behind you berlin, 1949. Bernie gunther thriller 4 bernie gunther paperback.
Kerr himself is not a reader of crime fiction, however, as he has no desire to have other writers influence him in his future works. He studied at the university of birmingham from 1974 to 1980, gaining a masters degree in law and philosophy. Philip kerr has written over thirty books of which the bestknown are the internationally renowned and bestselling bernie gunther series. British author philip kerr introduced his series character, world war iiera berlin private eye bernie gunther, in march violets. In the fourth mystery in philip kerrs new york times bestselling series, bernie gunthera former policeman and reluctant ss offierattempts to start over in the aftermath of world war 2 and quickly learns that the past is never far behind you. The most interesting legal philosophy is german, so naturally i went to germany, particularly to berlin, quite a bit. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the one from the other. I discovered philip kerr, the scottish detectivenovel writer, only recently, and one thing i like about him is that he makes bad behavior look bad again. Philip kerr is the author of the widely acclaimed bernie gunther novels, including the other side of silence, the lady from zagreb, a man without breath, prague fatale, and field gray, all new york times bestsellers. See all books authored by philip kerr, including berlin noir. Philip kerr was a british author of thriller novels and childrens books under the pen name of p. Bernie gunther thriller 4 by philip kerr free pdf, download the one from the other. A worldweary bernie gunther is working under a false name as a hotel concierge. The dogged berlin policeman of philip kerr is now enjoying if thats the word his eighth.
His commitment to research led him into dangerous situations, sometimes in the seamier areas of berlin. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the one from the other. Download one of the free kindle apps to start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, and computer. Detective bernie gunther is introduced in this novel. Most of them this year so i have been sort of living in a bernie gunther world. A bernie gunther novel ebook written by philip kerr. In the fourth mystery in philip kerr s new york times bestselling series, bernie gunthera former policeman and reluctant ss offierattempts to start over in the aftermath of world war 2 and quickly learns that the past is never far behind you. Bernie gunther has learned the hard way that theres no way to distinguish the one from the other. Bernie gunther, the tough, fasttalking noirish detective who made his first appearance in march violets, takes center stage in this twistfilled thriller that turns philip kerrs german trilogy into a surprisefilled quartet. Links are provided to more detailed information about each bernie gunther book. Philip ballantyne kerr 22 february 1956 23 march 2018 was a british author, best known for his bernie gunther series of historical detective thrillers. The one from the other by philip kerr librarything. Synopsis bernie gunther is the ideal narrator for philip kerr bleak tale of the dirty deals made by victors and vanquished alike in postwar germany. In the fourth mystery in philip kerrs new york times bestselling series.
The novels title the one from the other is culled from a reinhold niebuhr quote about knowing the difference between the things in life we can change and those things that cannot be changed. He believes it one of the stronger works of american fiction. His early thrillers, set around world war ii in germany and austria march violets, the pale criminal, and a german requiem, were excellent and wellwritten additions to the genre. Bernie gunthers nihilism, sense of humour, single mindedness, risk taking and death avoidance are signature details of the series and this novel is woven with the same elements that make gunther the ideal anti hero. In the fourth mystery in philip kerrs new york times bestselling series, bernie gunthera former policeman and reluctant ss offierattempts.
He wrote two sequels over the next couple of years the pale criminal and a german requiem, but then abruptly discontinued the series, instead producing a succession of standalone thrillers. The narrative is swift and adept, and so wellgrounded in the history and custom of the period that the reader is totally immersed. With the death of his second wife and a failing hotel on his hands bernie returns to the only thing he knew how and was any good at. The one from the other in uk by philipkerr may 3, 2006 0 comments philip kerrs berlin noir trilogyfeaturing the tough, fasttalking, noirish detective bernie guntheris a publishing phenomenon that continues to win new fans more than fifteen years after its initial publication. Philip kerr books list of books by author philip kerr.
After gaining a masters degree in law and philosophy, kerr worked as an advertising copywriter for saatchi and saatchi before becoming a fulltime writer in 1989. As with all philip kerr novels, the one from the other, did not fail to entertain. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by. Amid the chaos of defeat, germany is a place of dirty deals, rampant greed, and fleeing nazis. The sixth book in the series, if the dead rise not, won the cwa historical dagger. Philip kerrs berlin noir trilogyfeaturing the tough, fasttalking, noirish detective bernie guntheris a publishing phenomenon that continues to win new fans more than fifteen years after its initial publication. In the fourth mystery in philip kerrs new york times bestselling series, bernie gunthera former policeman and reluctant ss offierattempts to start over in the aftermath of world war 2 and quickly learns that the past is never far. Kerr has brought bernie back in a highly anticipated thriller that will. Mar 06, 2008 as with all philip kerr novels, the one from the other, did not fail to entertain.
Kerr also won several shamus awards and the british crime writers association ellis peters award for historical crime fiction. Kerr has kept gunther one step ahead of the gestaponot to. I read the one from the other a few years ago but the second reading was in response to the very sad news that the very great philip kerr died at the relatively young age of 62 a couple of weeks ago. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. May 01, 2008 bernie gunther, the iconoclastic privateeye, is the ideal narrator for philip kerr s bleak tale of the dirty deals made by victors and vanquished alike in postwar germany in the fourth book in this internationally bestselling series one of the greatest antiheroes ever written lee child. One of the greatest antiheroes ever written lee child. Bernie gunthers nihilism, sense of humour, single mindedness, risk taking and death avoidance are signature details of the series and this novel is woven with the same elements that. Bernie gunther is the ideal narrator for philip kerrs bleak tale of the dirty deals made by.
In the fourth mystery in philip kerrs new york times bestselling series, bernie gunthera former policeman and reluctant ss offierattempts to start over in the. Prague fatale bernie gunther pdf free download epdf. The one from the other 2006 was the first in a run of 10 more. This novel is set in 1949 in drab postwar germany and austria. The one from the other by philip kerr carries on bernie gunthers story following the hugely acclaimed march violets trilogy of detective stories set. Bernie gunther thriller 11 bernie gunther series by philip kerr. A bernie gunther novel kindle edition by kerr, philip. Philip kerr was the new york times bestselling author of the acclaimed bernie gunther novels, three of whichfield gray, the lady from zagreb, and prussian bluewere finalists for the edgar award for best novel. Short descriptions of philip kerrs bernie gunther novel. A philosophical investigation was a new turn, his highest. Feb 03, 2009 as with all philip kerr novels, the one from the other, did not fail to entertain. The one from the other bernie gunther, book 4 by philip kerr. Bernie gunther thriller 4 bernie gunther mystery kindle edition by kerr, philip. In prussian blue, philip kerr once more shows himself one of the greatest master storytellers in english.
In the fourth mystery in philip kerrs new york times bestselling series, bernie gunthera former policeman and reluctan. A bernie gunther novel a bernie gunther novel series by philip kerr. His most recent novel, field gray, is out this month. Read the one from the other bernie gunther thriller 4 by philip kerr available from rakuten kobo. Now in paperback, new york timesbestselling author philip kerrs much anticipated. Kerr was born in edinburgh, scotland, where his father was an engineer and his mother worked as a secretary. Bernie gunther is now 60 years old and philip kerr has managed to portray him well as an older man with all its added qualities. March violets the pale criminal a german requiem, and prussian blue, and more on. Philip kerrs berlin noir trilogyfeaturing the tough, fast. Philip kerr is the new york times bestselling author of the acclaimed bernie gunther novels, three of whichfield gray, the lady from zagreb, and.
The one from the other 2006 bernie gunther book 4 bernie gunther, the tough, fasttalking detective who made his first appearance in march violets in 1989, takes centerstage in this twistfilled thriller that turned philip kerr s german trilogy into a surprisefilled quartet. His other works include several standalone thrillers, nonfiction and an acclaimed series for younger readers, the children of the lamp. Philip kerr s berlin noir trilogyfeaturing the tough, fasttalking, noirish detective bernie guntheris a publishing phenomenon that continues to win new fans more than fifteen years after its initial publication. The one from the other is the fourth novel in the bernie gunther series by author philip kerr. The one from the other also by philip kerr march violets the pale criminal a german requiem a philosophical investiga. A sombre, melancholy, compelling work, the one from the other stretches the notion of entertaining fiction to breaking point. Philip kerr 19562018 was a british writer and new york times bestselling author of the bernie gunther novels, along with other fiction series, standalone novels, a fantasy series, and nonfiction works.
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