Description
In this darkly satirical novel, a writer is drawn into a baffling legal case by a police chief, only to find himself questioning the very nature of justice. As the investigation unfolds, the lines between guilt and innocence blur, and the pursuit of truth leads to a disturbing conclusion. Dürrenmatt masterfully explores themes of morality, responsibility, and the inherent absurdity of the legal system, offering a profound and unsettling commentary on the human condition. This is a compelling, thought-provoking work from a master of the genre, challenging conventional notions of crime and punishment.
Available Editions
paperback
Pan Macmillan
Published Jun 15, 1990
224 pages
ISBN: 9780330308434
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Details
First Published
1985
Language
deu
Translation
From: deu
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Execution of Justice by Friedrich Dürrenmatt.