What makes a human kill someone? How good can a motive be? Ferdinand von Schirach’s novel “The Collini Case” (originally “Der Fall Collini”) is about Fabrizio Collini who out of seemingly nowhere kills the successful businessmen Hans-Meyer. Caspar Leinen, Collini’s lawyer, can’t quite figure out why. So what makes a human kill someone? Crime Ferdinand […]
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There is a brilliant quote on the back of “The Tattooist of Auschwitz” by Heather Morris, which reads: “For here, in the very worst of circumstances, is the very best of humanity”. The quote highlights what Morris’ novel is about: finding hope when no one else does, remembering your life’s purpose when its uncertain whether
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“Arsene Lupin and the Hollow Needle” by Maurice Leblanc With its new series “Lupin” Netflix dropped a bomb on us. It has been going through the roof and is inspired by the stories of the gentleman burglar “Arsène Lupin” by Maurice Leblanc. Assana Diop (Omar Sy) portrays a modern version of Lupin, who takes his
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