Gerhard Selb

Detective private investigator

Gerhard Selb is a fictional detective private investigator created by Bernhard Schlink. He is the protagonist of Schlink's novel 'The Reader', which tells the story of his investigation into a series of sabotage and embezzlement at a chemical company. Selb is a complex and nuanced character, driven by a strong sense of justice and a desire to uncover the truth. He is also a deeply human character, with his own flaws...