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Very current topic with frightening implications

When I started with this book, I had my doubts. Kling has for me been associated with light-hearted comedy, absurdity and tongue-in-cheek criticism of society. Now, a thriller by the same author? Could be a hard fail. But it wasn't
The topic is one of the most current and heated debates currently in Germany, concerning immigration, immigrant criminality and the right growing ever stronger. Again.
The crime in question, a gang rape of a (white) teen by multiple (black) immigrants, is heinous and the reaction of society is frightening real and likely. A later discovery of the investigation team makes it even more frightening.
Throughout the book there are heartfelt moments between the investigators, specifically between the main investigator and her daughter. Every now and then, there is even a moment for a grin.
Overall, I feel like this book will live rent free in my mind for a while. And gives me plenty to fear for where society is headed.