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arquui's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Kidnapping
Minor: Murder
gabriella_'s review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Murder, Body shaming, Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Misogyny, Mental illness, Grief, Cursing, Kidnapping, and Injury/Injury detail
grubrednuf's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Kidnapping, Child death, Police brutality, and Grief
Moderate: Stalking
crows_in_a_trenchcoat's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Child death and Kidnapping
Moderate: Self harm
Minor: Sexism
bookswithvicky's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Kidnapping, Child death, and Stalking
domreadsb00ks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I do like the complexity of the book, especially concerning office politics within the police and press. It allows for the setting to be beefed up slowly over the course of the book, immersing you in the world of 2002 Japan. One minor thing is i found it so hard to keep track of the names; you have a Minako, Mikumo, Mikami and Matsuoka among others. It doesnt reflect anything on the author -they are just Japanese names afterall- I just struggled remembering who was who.
The characters arent particularly loveable. The main character is completely devoted to his job, and as such makes decisions that seem the worst option, but i suppose you have to read it in context of 2002 Japan. There's also a fair element of sexism in the way he treats some of the women throughout the book, though he is self aware of it up to a point.
In the last few chapters, the speed noticeably picks up. The chapters shorten and the action increases. I welcomed the change in pace, but this part of the book also ended up being my least favourite. Six-Four could well have done with another hundred pages, as the ending seemed rushed and was SO SHALLOW. If the ending had been less rushed this book easily would be a 4.5 .
Graphic: Body shaming, Grief, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Mental illness, Sexism, and Suicide
sirisolh's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Child death, Death, Grief, Kidnapping, and Misogyny
Minor: Bullying, Suicide, and Panic attacks/disorders