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i really enjoyed reading this book! as i got closer to the end it felt less exciting though. still really enjoyed however and i'm tempted to read the longer books from this author as i have a feeling that they'd be even better. honestly not much to say as it was so short but a really nice quick read!

benjaminbarlow's review

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adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.25

_izzi_'s review

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challenging dark mysterious reflective fast-paced

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

5.0

versmonesprit's review

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dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? N/A
Loveable characters? N/A
Diverse cast of characters? N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.0

Beast in the Shadows is a true rollercoaster: it begins reminiscent of Poe, but soon takes on its own expression; it starts off slow, but picks up and turns very compelling, but then it’s bogged down as the narrator goes about “solving” the case, but picks up yet again with the twist… It’s hard to pin down just how you feel about it, other than that it is wonderfully enjoyable! I was even creeped out at times, and did like the open ending which I thought added more dimension to the story. A perfectly atmospheric noir!

I’m already looking forward to Penguin releasing more of Edogawa Rampo’s books.

cal_jessamine's review against another edition

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dark mysterious sad tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No

5.0

annmarli's review

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fast-paced

3.75

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