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Volker Kutscher Completes Gereon Rath Series
Author Volker Kutscher expresses relief after completing his ten-part Gereon Rath series, reflecting on the writing process, historical context, and future projects.
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- Describe Kutscher's writing process for the series.
- Kutscher's writing process involved letting his characters guide the story, often leading to unexpected plot twists. He did not follow a preconceived outline and was sometimes surprised by the direction the story took.
- How did Volker Kutscher feel after finishing his Gereon Rath series?
- Volker Kutscher, author of the Gereon Rath series, felt relieved after completing the tenth and final book. He had initially doubted the series' success but it became internationally known, adapted into the TV series "Babylon Berlin".
- How does Kutscher feel about completing the series, and what are his future plans?
- While satisfied with completing the series, Kutscher isn't experiencing significant loss. He plans to work on a new novel in a couple of years, drawing from a collection of ideas gathered over two decades.
- How has the recent rise of right-wing extremism impacted Kutscher's perspective on his work?
- Although Kutscher's work is fictional, the rise of right-wing extremism in recent years has shocked him, highlighting the ongoing relevance of his exploration of Germany's history.
- What historical context did Kutscher explore in his Gereon Rath novels, and what was his aim?
- Kutscher's Gereon Rath series explored Germany's transition from democracy to dictatorship in the 1930s. The author aimed to increase awareness of politically dangerous developments and emphasize that the future is not predetermined.