Why should an elderly man with no previous record of assault select at random a victim and deal with in the most horrendous way. It’s not as if this realisation half way through (in response to a slightly odd coincidence that felt hard to believe was real) spoilt my enjoyment of a very well-written and thought-provoking book, it just required some recalibration on the part of myself as the reader. A Novel. Bra. As such the book deals with Germany's past and the laws of how to deal with war crimes - especially those dealing with reprisals. Once you know how this is going to end, whether because you've heard the facts or because you guessed it (and really, it's bloody obvious from the very start what the motive was behind the revenge murder of a wealthy German industrialist), the only thing left for von Schirach to do is to tell the story in an engaging way. "[The] way Leinen digs for facts… animate what is a tight-lipped but involving mystery." – Metro (UK) The murderer is a well-respected Mercedes-Benz worker, Fabrizio Collini – a man of unblemished record, and with no apparent reason for committing the murder. Like his fellow jurist Bernhard Schlink, von Schirach is deeply concerned with the lingering legacy of the Third Reich in the contemporary judicial system. We follow a young lawyer in twenty first century Germany defending his first murder trial. Aug 2013 $12 for 3 months. A note at the end of the book informs us that this novel was a point of reference for an public inquiry into the mark left on the German Ministry of Justice by the Nazi past. Subscribe to receive some of our best reviews, "beyond the book" articles, book club info, and giveaways by email. – The Guardian (UK) "―Marie Claire. One day – and this is not a spoiler as it happens on the first pages – he enters a hotel room pretending to be a journalist and brutally kills the 80-year-old business tycoon Hans Meyer. Complications soon arise when Collini admits to the murder but refuses to give his motive, much less speak to anyone. Starkly described in places, but well-observed, this was impressive but perhaps could have been even stronger had it developed a little more gradually in the second half - at 190 pages it felt short. Young, newly qualified, attorney Caspar Leinen is assigned the case and he must attempt the impossible defend a man who seemingly has no defence as he happily admits to implementing the murder. Paperback $17.00. A murder. A bestseller in Germany since its 2011 release, with rights sold in seventeen countries, The Collini Case combines the classic courtroom procedural with modern European history in a legal thriller worthy of John Grisham and Scott Turow. With Elyas M'Barek, Alexandra Maria Lara, Heiner Lauterbach, Manfred Zapatka. Not one redundant word, not one boring moment. Can anyone give me a summary of 'der fall collini'? The story opens with an apparently cold-blooded and nonsensical murder where the perpetrator (a man in his sixties) takes full responsibility for his actions and there is no question of his guilt in murdering a prominent German industrialist, Jean Baptiste Meyer. "Given the advanced ages of the two principals, readers will have no trouble guessing that the killer's motive has something to do with WWII. For thirty-four years Fabrizio Collini has worked diligently for Mercedes Benz. “The Collini Case takes off running and, without manipulation or stunts other than a brilliantly orchestrated plot, proceeds to tell a whopper of a tale.” – ShelfAwareness – ShelfAwareness “This certainly isn’t a comfortable story, but it is an important one… “The Collini Case takes off running and, without manipulation or stunts other than a brilliantly orchestrated plot, proceeds to tell a whopper of a tale.” – ShelfAwareness – ShelfAwareness “This certainly isn’t a comfortable story, but it is an important one… This was really good and such a quick read! Just $39 for 12 months or As Leinen searches for clues he discovers a personal connection to the victim and unearths a terrible truth at the heart of Germany's legal system that stretches back to World War II. It's a legal thriller about a piece of Germany's shameful history. His short story collections, Crime and Guilt, were instant bestsellers in Germany and have been translated in more than thirty territories. A bestseller in Germany since its 2011 release—with rights sold in seventeen countries—The Collini Case combines the classic courtroom procedural with modern European history in a legal thriller worthy of John Grisham and Scott Turow. – Library Journal In September 2011, Piper Verlag published Schirach's third book, Der Fall Collini ("The Collini Case"), which reached no. Ferdinand Von Schirach is one of Germany's most prominent defense lawyers and a prolific author. The internationally bestselling courtroom drama centering on a young German lawyer and a case involving World War II A bestseller in Germany since its 2011 release with rights sold in seventeen countries The Collini Case combines the classic courtroom procedural with modern European history in a legal thriller worthy of John Grisham and Scott Turow. Von Schirach's latest, The Collini Case, is a thriller which tells the story of Caspar Leinen, a young lawyer who has to defend an Italian murderer called Fabrizio Collini. – Booklist His American great-grandmother is a descendant of two signatories of the American Declaration of Independence and descends from the Founding Fathers of the United States and the Mayfl… A bestseller in Germany since its 2011 release—with rights sold in seventeen countries—The Collini Case combines the classic courtroom procedural with modern European history in a legal thriller worthy of John Grisham and Scott Turow. Thought provoking, and a insightful look at the legal system. There are a few brilliant exceptions, mostly in the drama category (like the classic “das Boot” or the Oscar-winning “The Life of Others”), and I want to sing the praises of one of these exceptionally gripping dramas: the adaptation of a novel by Ferdinand von Schirach: “The Collini Case”. The Collini Case is Ferdinand Von Schirach’s debut novel to be published in the UK, following his previous collections of short stories, Crime (2011) and Guilt (2012). I started reading this with the misapprehension that it was in fact a true crime story, as opposed to a legal drama/thriller which focuses on some very interesting aspects of how the law has been applied in Germany. Find books by time period, setting & theme, Read-alike suggestions by book and author. 'The Collini Case' by Ferdinand von Schirach is not quite what it seems. "Everything about Ferdinand von Schirach and The Collini Case… is extraordinary." May 27, 2014 | … Already having sold over 1.25 million copies across Italy and Germany, The Collini Case is now available in English for the first time. Wow. (Read his biography and the reason for that becomes clear. ) However she established her local book group and reads a lot. Category: Suspense & Thriller. Find all the books, read about the author and more. Discover books that entertain, engage & enlighten. I have just put this book down and i know it will stay with me for a long time. As the trial unfolds the impact of brutal events in Germany’s former history bring light to bear on contemporary proceedings but can justice truly been done? It is a very short book and I am reluctant to say much about the plot as I picked it up not knowing much about it and being totally hooked from page one. I've read it in German, but it's not my first language so i'm struggling with the storyline. "This is a small gem – sly, trenchant and provocative, none of its conclusions foregone." Really enjoyed this read. The story becomes particularly interesting towards the end due to the unveiling of an old and, until now, unknown legal loophole still in the German legal system protecting Nazis. There are no discussion topics on this book yet. The internationally bestselling courtroom drama centering on a young German lawyer and a case involving World War II A bestseller in Germany since its 2011 release—with rights sold in seventeen countries—The Collini Case combines the classic courtroom procedural with modern European history in a legal thriller worthy of John Grisham and Scott Turow. He published his first short stories at the age of forty-five. I had not heard of the book nor the author. This is an important novella and very readable. "This certainly isn't a comfortable story, but it is an important one… and like all the best murder mysteries, this one has a twist." Born in the 1960s - What We've Read in 2019, Goodreads Members' Most Anticipated Books of April. - Publishers Weekly After having liked both short story collections Crime and Guilt by Ferdinand von Schirach it was only a matter of time until I’d get to his first novel The Collini Case – Der Fall Collini.It has been published in Germany end of last year and is due out in English in a few weeks. Ferdinand von Schirach (born 1964 in Munich) is a German lawyer and writer. It seems that this novel and it's popularity played an important part in bringing together a commission to look into doing just that. 'A magnificent storyteller' Der Spiegel 'A murder trial full of political explosiveness: thrilling, clever, staggering' Focus Author Visitors can view some of BookBrowse for free. It is not too horrible in that sense and is actually quite recommended to practice the language, I didn't feel like I didn't understand something (linguistically) because I took the hard road. It says a lot about how rule of law can be subverted with completely innocuous sounding administrative rules. As did the author. Article The Collini Case by Ferdinand von Schirach. A german bestseller, this was a good legal story but also a warning that something that looks like a sure thing is anything but. A member of the noble Sorbian (West Slavic) Schirach family, he is the son of Munich businessman Robert von Schirach (1938–1980) and his wife Elke (née Fähndrich, 1942), a grandson of the National Socialist youth leader Baldur von Schirach, and a great-grandson of Hitler’s official photographer Heinrich Hoffmann. Politics and lies abound in this tense courtroom drama. Directed by Marco Kreuzpaintner. © BookBrowse LLC 1997-2021. The Collini Case (German: Der Fall Collini) is a 2019 German drama film directed by Marco Kreuzpaintner. The Collini Case begins in Berlin in 2001, with the brutal murder of eighty-five year old German industrialist Hans Meyer, "one of the richest men in the Federal Republic". However, there are some books where a review can reveal too much. 'A magnificent storyteller' Der Spiegel 'A murder trial full of political explosiveness: thrilling, clever, staggering' Focus 'Terrific' Elle 'Ferdinand von Schirach brilliantly draws you under his spell' Bunte Ferdinand von Schirach was born in Munich in 1964. Collini is a 6o-year-old Italian who has been living in Germany for a long time. It is based on the eponymous novel by Ferdinand von Schirach. Young, newly qualified, attorney Caspar Leinen is assigned the case and he must attempt the impossible defend a man who seemingly has no defence as he happily admits to implementing the murder. ... Director Marco Kreuzpainter and his writing team...adapt the eponymous novel by Ferdinand von Scirach and craft a solid, attention-grabbing tale. What follows is not. A fast, but by no means forgettable read. Collini ends up in the charge of Caspar Leinen, a rookie defense lawyer eager to launch his career with a not-guilty verdict. This is an important novella and very readable. He's a quiet, unassuming man with no indications that he's capable of hurting anyone. Genre: Novels A plot summary of THE COLLINI CASE could pretty much serve as an outline for a John Grisham novel - conflicted lawyer, impossible case, detailed courtroom scenes, dramatic finale. The internationally bestselling courtroom drama centering on a young German lawyer and a case involving World War II A bestseller in Germany since its 2011 release—with rights sold in seventeen countries— The Collini Case combines the classic courtroom procedural with modern European history in a legal thriller worthy of John Grisham and Scott Turow. This principle, known as the statute of limitations, forms a crucial part of events in 'The Collini Case'. BookBrowse seeks out and recommends the best in contemporary fiction and nonfiction—books that not only engage and entertain but also deepen our understanding of ourselves and the world around us. It is a very short book and I am reluctant to say much about the plot as I picked it up not knowing much about it and being totally hooked from page one. "It is the care von Schirach takes with history, with the return of the repressed, that makes this short book remarkable." The internationally bestselling courtroom drama centering on a young German lawyer and a case involving World War II. He may have an even greater stake in addressing past wrongs since his grandfather, Baldur von Schirach, was head of the, The Collini Case draws its power from being based on real facts during the war and post-war era in Germany. It seems that this novel and it's popularity played an important part in bringing together a commission to look into doing just that. "…Extremely persuasive. His latest book, The Collini Case: A Novel, like his short stories, gives the reader telling details that offer insights into the human condition. Information at BookBrowse.com is published with the permission of the copyright holder or their agent. In fairness to the many who will surely want to The Collini Case, I will restrict myself to saying that in essence it is a court room drama. The internationally bestselling courtroom drama centering on a young German lawyer and a case involving war crimes A bestseller in Germany since its 2011 release—with rights sold in seventeen countries—The Collini Case combines the classic courtroom procedural with modern European history in a legal thriller worthy of John Grisham and Scott Turow. Start by marking “The Collini Case” as Want to Read: Error rating book. [ Buy The Collini Case by von Schirach, Ferdinand (ISBN: 9780718159207) from Amazon's Book Store. The murdered victim has a murky past when he was an SS officer. – Elle (Germany). Publication Information. Fabrizio Collini is recently retired. from the German by Anthea Bell. – The Spectator (UK) In fact, it's worlds away from any of Grisham's books. The precis of the plot on the back cover of the paperback edition that I have just read gives the impression that we are in John Grisham territory and that the story is a legal thriller. Spam Free: Your email is never shared with anyone; opt out any time. His case is taken on by Caspar Leinen, a newly qualified defence lawyer who finds himself facing a seemingly unwinnable case, but as the story progresses becomes more entangled on a personal level due to his history with the victim of the crime. Only three months into his career, the fresh-off-the-boat attorney Caspar Leinen (Elyas M’Barek) finds himself court-appointed to this highly publicized, top-shelf criminal case as the defense attorney to the until-then law-abiding citizen Collini, who simply refuses to spare a … To say much more would spoil the delights that wait the intuitive reader as we try to unravel the legislation pertaining to a seemingly random crime. More Books, Published in USA  "Von Schirach has a style that is elegant, precise and lean." According to some historians, the month of April is actually named after Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love, by way of the Romans.... To see what your friends thought of this book. 208 pages A young lawyer stumbles upon a vast conspiracy while investigating a brutal murder case. The story opens with an apparently cold-blooded and nonsensical murder where the perpetrator (a man in his sixties) takes full responsibility for his actions and there is no question of his guilt in murdering a prominent German industrialist, Jean Baptiste Meyer. I am surprised at the number of excellent reviews this book has had. The internationally bestselling courtroom drama centering on a young German lawyer and a case involving World War II A bestseller in Germany since its 2011 release—with rights sold in seventeen countries—The Collini Case combines the classic courtroom procedural with modern European history in a legal thriller worthy of John Grisham and Scott Turow. The Collini Case: A Novel Hardcover – Aug. 1 2013 by Ferdinand von Schirach (Author) › Visit Amazon's Ferdinand von Schirach page. Certainly the autopsy scene seemed to be taking place in real time, but taught me a thing or two, and my ageing eyes appreciated the big, big print, but if I'd paid £7.99 instead of picking it up second hand, I might have felt a bit short changed. The book tells of the murder of the industrialist Hans Meyer, who had been a Nazi officer in Italy. The story becomes particularly interesting towards the end due to the unveiling of an old and, until now, unknown legal loophole still in the German legal system protecting Nazis. Search: The Collini Case is a masterful court room drama written by Ferdinand von Schirach, one of Germany’s most prominent defence lawyers, whose debut novel “Crime” became an instant bestseller in Germany when it was launched in 2009. 'The Collini Case' is a philosophical tale that poses the question: to what extent can someone continue to be regarded as morally and legally responsible for any crimes and misdeeds tha. He is killed by Fabrizio Collini, a recently retired Italian immigrant who worked in Germany for decades. Val Penny ♦ May 1, 2015 ♦ Leave a comment. This is a short read instantly grabbing the reader's attention with crisp, precise prose and a most unexpected yet perfectly executed conclusion. I am still reading it, but I just finished listening to cds, which where well done. Critic Reviews for The Collini Case. The author clearly wants to do something about getting this law repealed. "Stunning.… A timely family saga with faith and forgiveness at its core. I estimated 40,000 words; that would make it a novella under some of the varying definitions of the word. The Collini Case. Search String: Summary | "Terrific." If you are the publisher or author and feel that the reviews shown do not properly reflect the range of media opinion now available, please send us a message with the mainstream media reviews that you would like to see added. That made it interesting. 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