Fear by Dirk Kurbjuweit

Fear

Dirk Kurbjuweit with Imogen Taylor (Translator)

missing duration info Add in missing duration information first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction crime thriller dark mysterious slow-paced
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Fear by Dirk Kurbjuweit is a gripping and enlightening thriller that will resonate with readers who enjoy complex moral dilemmas, dark and suspenseful storytelling, and the exploration of the lengths to which parents will go to protect their loved ones.

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An acclaimed German writer makes his American debut with this gripping and sophisticated thriller reminiscent of The Dinner and the early novels of Ian McEwan, about the murder of a neighbor who had been harassing a middle-class family--and the re...

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Community Reviews

2.93
based on 134 reviews

Moods

dark: 60%

mysterious: 60%

challenging: 20%

reflective: 20%

tense: 20%

emotional: 10%

informative: 10%


Pace

11% of readers chose medium
88% of readers chose slow
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

14% of readers chose Plot
14% of readers chose A mix
71% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

12% of readers chose Yes
87% of readers chose No
Yes
No

Loveable characters?

14% of readers chose Yes
85% of readers chose No
Yes
No

Diverse cast of characters?

87% of readers chose No
12% of readers chose N/A
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

100% of readers chose Yes
Yes

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