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Knaur (2009), Edition: Vollst. Taschenbuchausg., 394 pages
Description
My name is Simon. I'm 10 years old. I'm a serial killer. Robert Stern, a successful defence lawyer, doesn't know what lies in store for him when he agrees to meet a new client in a derelict estate on the outskirts of Berlin. To his astonishment, the defendant is a ten-year-old boy - Simon - a fragile child with a chronic illness who insists that he was a murderer in a former life. Stern's surprise quickly turns to horror as he searches the cellar Simon has directed him to and discovers the skeletal remains of a man, the skull split with an axe - just as Simon told him he would. But this is only the beginning, as Simon tells Stern where to find even more victims whose bodies have lain undisturbed for years. Suddenly, the present feels murderously dangerous as well... The Child is a darkly twisting, page-turning thriller that will make your heart pound with adrenaline.… (more)
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LibraryThing member turtelina
The 3rd book I that read by Sebastian Fitzek, always in the hope that this one will be as good as "Die Terapie" was. Unfortunatly none of his latest books were nearly as good. "Das Kind" was good to read. He has a nice way of story telling. Its not complicated, you can easily follow and he has a
I am sure I will pick up another book by him. Just because I enjoyed "Die Therapie" so much.
Recommended as easy-reading literature. Dont expect too much though.
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way of ending chapters that you really want to read on. The story line was too unbelievable to believe, that ruined it for me. As made up as books might be, I need the "this could actually happen" lifeline throughout the book. Until the end, where he gave us a lot of background info in a matter of a couple of pages, there was no lifeline. Maybe if he had given us the important information earlier... but who knows.I am sure I will pick up another book by him. Just because I enjoyed "Die Therapie" so much.
Recommended as easy-reading literature. Dont expect too much though.
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LibraryThing member boudicca123
Robert Stern, a defence lawyer, discovers his new client, a 10 year old boy is a serial killer - well in his past life he was! A thriller with a difference, one that makes you want to turn the page, and the next one and the one after that. If you like books with plenty of evil characters, then
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choose this - it will take you on an unforgettable ride, a dizzy ride. This is no run of the mill book. Show Less
LibraryThing member Floratina
READ IN DUTCH
Das Kind was the first book I read by Sebastian Fitzek. I read it during a sunny Sunday in April. I had a great time reading it. I liked the story, although I had hoped that the end would be a bit better than it was. His writing style was easy to read, so you can read this book really
Das Kind was the first book I read by Sebastian Fitzek. I read it during a sunny Sunday in April. I had a great time reading it. I liked the story, although I had hoped that the end would be a bit better than it was. His writing style was easy to read, so you can read this book really
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fast. After I read some German thrillers I need to say that I like them and I want to read more of them. They are a bit like Scandinavian thrillers, but more psychological. I would recommend this book to everyone would likes that kind of books. Show Less
LibraryThing member ssimon2000
This was my first Audible Dramatization, and if the rest are as poorly produced as this one, I think I'll skip the rest.
The production felt like it only acted out part of the book, and I had the feeling I was missing huge chunks of the story. It was very jerky, like watching bits and pieces of a
The acting was okay, but the sound effects were terrible, and often overpowered the dialogue. This could have been an outstanding thriller (if you ignore the gaping holes in the plot), but overall it was very flat.
The production felt like it only acted out part of the book, and I had the feeling I was missing huge chunks of the story. It was very jerky, like watching bits and pieces of a
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movie and missing the logical steps and vital details. I haven't read the actual book, but I sure hope the book isn't like this, too.The acting was okay, but the sound effects were terrible, and often overpowered the dialogue. This could have been an outstanding thriller (if you ignore the gaping holes in the plot), but overall it was very flat.
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LibraryThing member Floratina
READ IN DUTCH
Das Kind was the first book I read by Sebastian Fitzek. I read it during a sunny Sunday in April. I had a great time reading it. I liked the story, although I had hoped that the end would be a bit better than it was. His writing style was easy to read, so you can read this book really
Das Kind was the first book I read by Sebastian Fitzek. I read it during a sunny Sunday in April. I had a great time reading it. I liked the story, although I had hoped that the end would be a bit better than it was. His writing style was easy to read, so you can read this book really
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fast. After I read some German thrillers I need to say that I like them and I want to read more of them. They are a bit like Scandinavian thrillers, but more psychological. I would recommend this book to everyone would likes that kind of books. Show Less
Awards
Audie Award (Finalist — 2015)
Language
Original publication date
2008
Physical description
394 p.; 4.96 inches
ISBN
3426637936 / 9783426637937