Ferdinand von Schirach
Punishment: The gripping international bestseller
Punishment: The gripping international bestseller
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A lawyer narrates the fates of twelve characters who cross his path, revealing the loneliness, alienation, desire, and desperation that drive their choices and shape their consequences.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 27 April 2023
Publisher: John Murray Press
The Irish Times describes the book as "cool, meticulously crafted, and mordantly amusing." It provides a chilling insight into a flawed justice system, highlighting the struggles and challenges faced by individuals within the legal system.
Daily Mail praises the young lawyer's determination and willingness to compromise her sense of justice in order to succeed at her new firm. The story explores the complexities of human relationships and the consequences of one's choices.
A man who values silence is driven to murder by his noisy neighbours. In this tale, the protagonist's peaceful existence is disrupted by the constant noise from their neighbours. Driven to the edge, he commits a murder, but the consequences of his actions haunt him.
A cheated wife seeks revenge. The cheated wife's desire for revenge drives her to take drastic measures, leading her down a path of darkness and destruction. The story explores the emotional toll of betrayal and the lengths one will go to seek justice.
How do you decide what punishment fits the crime? This is a central theme of the book. The narrator, a nameless lawyer, takes us through the fates of twelve characters who cross his path. Through their stories, he explores the complexities of justice and the moral dilemmas faced by individuals in different situations.
Drawn from Ferdinand von Schirach's eminent career as a criminal defence lawyer, each story in Punishment crackles with suspense, masterfully treading the line between fiction and truth. The book offers a thought-provoking exploration of human nature and the consequences of our actions.
Overall, Punishment is a captivating and thought-provoking book that delves into the darker aspects of human nature and the justice system. It is a must-read for anyone interested in exploring the human psyche and the complexities of moral dilemmas.
Weight: 160g
Dimension: 128 x 197 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529345698
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