The Pledge by Friedrich Dürrenmatt
Requiem for the Detective Novel
This book is a gripping crime story that delves into the complexities of human nature and the limitations of the justice system. It follows the journey of a retired police detective who becomes obsessed with solving the murder of a young girl, promising the victim's parents to find the perpetrator. As he delves deeper into the investigation, his methods become increasingly unconventional, straying from standard police procedure and relying instead on a meticulously crafted plan to catch the killer. The narrative challenges the conventional detective story format, exploring themes of obsession, the unpredictability of life, and the moral ambiguities of justice, ultimately questioning whether the ends justify the means in the pursuit of truth.
The 1644th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1958
- Nationality
- Swiss
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 100-200
- Original Language
- German
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- Alternate Titles
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- Das Versprechen
- Requiem for the Detective Novel
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- 3476th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)
- The 100 Best Crime Novels and Thrillers since 1945 (The Times)