Krimibestenliste - Die besten Krimis im September
Summary
Lesart presents the September Krimi Best list, featuring ten titles reviewed by a jury of sixteen critics. The discussion highlights Peter Granger's "Ein unglücklicher Tod," a quiet English-style mystery, and D.B. John's "Red Star Down," a fast-paced spy thriller that satirizes real-world autocrats. The episode also covers Imani Thompson's "Hanni," a campus novel exploring feminism and racism in Cambridge, and Belinda Bauer's "Das Ding der Unmöglichkeit," a unique story centered on the history of puffin eggs. Hosts Joachim and Kolja Menzing debate the year's literary trends, noting a strong…
Topics discussed
Introduction to the Krimi Best List and jury
Review of 'Ein unglücklicher Tod' by Peter Granger
Discussion of 'Red Star Down' by D.B. John
Analysis of 'Hanni' as a campus novel
Review of 'Das Ding der Unmöglichkeit' by Belinda Bauer
Reflections on the 2026 crime fiction landscape
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