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The Honjin Murders

Seishi Yokomizo

3.63 AVERAGE

hoperoz's review

4.75
mysterious fast-paced

Just a very enjoyable and satisfying locked room mystery.
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bex93's review

5.0
funny mysterious tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated

This was a fast, fun read. I liked the coy and sometimes carefree tone of the narration; it wasn’t just the grim, secretive setting up of most mysteries. The appreciation of the genre from both the author and one of the main characters is endearing and purposeful. I’m recognizing the tropes as I read mysteries across different historical eras and cultures and the puzzle solving is almost always still satisfying. Super fun, can’t wait to check out more from this author! 
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carrieanne97's review

4.0
dark funny mysterious medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: N/A
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No
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asirenasreads's review

2.5
mysterious fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

Loved this! Incredibly fun mistery murder, and also very atmospheric. Cant wait to read more from the series.

anastasiaj910's review

3.0

Don’t listen to the audiobook unless you’re good at keeping up with many characters.

nick3897's review

4.5
dark mysterious fast-paced
mysterious tense fast-paced
dark mysterious slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No

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