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meeetzy's review against another edition
5.0
What a scary, scary book.
I love it.
I love it.
I love, love it.
This is why I love subtleties in writing. It's amazing.
I love it.
I love it.
I love, love it.
This is why I love subtleties in writing. It's amazing.
aishwarya24's review against another edition
5.0
Just cannot emphasize enough for how much I loved this book. So brilliant. Got a spoiler very early into reading this book, and yet kept on reading just for the thrill and I am so not disappointed. My first of the many books by Higashino, for sure.
sbjuliana's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
bmca's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
4.25
Sometimes it felt like it dragged on but otherwise a really good book, with good plot twists
_shilpita_'s review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual assault, Abortion, Sexual harassment, Rape, Physical abuse, Murder, Miscarriage, Trafficking, Suicide, Adult/minor relationship, and Stalking
persephon_e's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.5
The story kicks off with the chilling murder of a pawnbroker, setting the stage for a captivating journey spanning two decades as the search for the killer and the motive behind the crime unfolds.
What sets this tale apart is its deliberate pacing, which took one week for me to read it, As the story progresses, it becomes evident that the author has crafted a world filled with ugliness and suffering, particularly for women, hinting at deeper societal biases and injustices. While this aspect of the narrative may be unsettling, it adds layers of complexity to the story,
challenging readers to confront uncomfortable truths about the world in which the characters reside.
Central to the story is the enigmatic duo of Yukiho and Ryo, whose connection to the murder becomes increasingly ambiguous as the plot thickens. Each page is akin to piecing together a puzzle, as readers are drawn deeper into the web of secrets and lies surrounding the crime. The author's skillful crafting of the plot ensures that suspense remains high throughout, keeping readers on the edge of their seats as they race to uncover the truth but I will give it rating 3.5/5 because somewhere
I find pacing issues and a lack of emotional connection with the characters.
What sets this tale apart is its deliberate pacing, which took one week for me to read it, As the story progresses, it becomes evident that the author has crafted a world filled with ugliness and suffering, particularly for women, hinting at deeper societal biases and injustices. While this aspect of the narrative may be unsettling, it adds layers of complexity to the story,
challenging readers to confront uncomfortable truths about the world in which the characters reside.
Central to the story is the enigmatic duo of Yukiho and Ryo, whose connection to the murder becomes increasingly ambiguous as the plot thickens. Each page is akin to piecing together a puzzle, as readers are drawn deeper into the web of secrets and lies surrounding the crime. The author's skillful crafting of the plot ensures that suspense remains high throughout, keeping readers on the edge of their seats as they race to uncover the truth but I will give it rating 3.5/5 because somewhere
I find pacing issues and a lack of emotional connection with the characters.
ramonaventuranza's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
terranovanz's review against another edition
4.0
Got to be the most intricately detailed crime novel I've ever read. Higashino is a true genius of the genre.
mirrorofneptune's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
A very long, well-thought-out mystery spanning decades. Less a question of who is the perpetrator and more about their motives and means, and whether they’ll eventually be found out. The author explains a lot of the mystery but also leaves some details up to readers to notice and interpret, which I enjoyed.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape
Moderate: Sexual assault, Pedophilia, Adult/minor relationship, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, and Sexual content
Minor: Murder