: A Philosophical Investigation
Author: Philip Kerr
Fascinating book. I’d never heard of British writer Kerr, but he’s definitely on my list of writers to check out. This is a story about the search for a serial killer, but he’s an unusual one in that he’s a philosopher and thinks his killings are rational and justified. The female cop who trails him is great, and she and he have fascinating intellectual discussions. Great stuff if you’re into philosophy. The story’s set slightly in the future (2013) and so there’s fancy new computers and other technology. As far as the mystery or tracking of the killer, it’s so-so: in this particular book the focus is more on the side elements, like sexual harassment of the policewoman and the philosophical discussions. In that respect the story’s a little light. But there’s nothing wrong with that: it’s very well written (Kerr has a great feel for language though, at least in this novel, he frequently uses $10 words where a fifty cent one will do). Overall, two thumbs up.
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