The Judge and His Hangman Author:Friedrich Dürrenmatt The Inspector Barlach character is used to discuss larger philosophical questions and the moral quagmire post-war Switzerland found itself in. The themes are universal, but in using a crime nonvel format with a stereotypical plot and characters, Duerrenmatt was able to bring these compelling arguments to the public at large in the guise of trivi... more »al literature. A book not for everybody, but for discerning readers who know 20th century Europe.« less