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3.84 AVERAGE
3.84 AVERAGE
Another Kaga mystery, this one much less heartwarming than Newcomer, but still not as fucked up as Malice. We also get to see a little more of the man behind the questions, in Kaga’s relationship with his cousin and his deceased father. The mystery was as meticulous as ever, with a few appearances from Newcomer characters in the Nihonbashi neighborhood. Yuto was written with care, and so was Kaori. The truth at the heart of the story was enough to make me tear up - while Higashino is often critical of human folly in his stories, he levies criticism with a great deal of compassion and empathy, pointing out the often compelling reasons why people make the mistakes they do. He also never trivializes the impact of violence on people’s lives, which I find at times heart wrenching and at times uplifting. I will be reading more Kaga mysteries!!!
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
i liked that he talked ab media vultures. the audiobook narrator sounds like a news anchor except for emotional dialogue. stronger assertion of morals than other works i remember... he cares ab the kids!
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Kaga coffee count: 3
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence, Death of parent, Pregnancy
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
i felt unsatisfied with the way things unfolded in the end. i just have too much hatred in me to bought the resolution
mysterious
medium-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
This is the second book I’ve read by Keigo Higashino, and it did not disappoint.
A man stumbles down the road and into a bridge. A policeman sees him and thinks he’s drunk. When the man rests against one of the statues and doesn’t move, the officer decides to investigate, and finds the man unconscious with a knife stuck in his chest.
Later, another man is in a car accident, with the first man’s briefcase and wallet. It seems a straightforward open and shut case, but things don’t quite add up. What was the victim doing in that part of town in the first place? Did the men arrange to meet and later argue? Or was it all chance?
There’s something so clean and straightforward about Higashino’s writing. It’s not bogged down by details, which I found very refreshing. Some might find it not detailed enough, wanting further descriptions of the scenery or people they come across. For me, it was just the right amount to set the stage, but not detract from the case and unfolding mystery. Speaking of mystery, the story unfolds so precisely, giving you just enough information at each turn, twist, and seeming dead end.
A very enjoyable read, I look forward to trying more of Higashino’s books in the future.
4 stars.
A man stumbles down the road and into a bridge. A policeman sees him and thinks he’s drunk. When the man rests against one of the statues and doesn’t move, the officer decides to investigate, and finds the man unconscious with a knife stuck in his chest.
Later, another man is in a car accident, with the first man’s briefcase and wallet. It seems a straightforward open and shut case, but things don’t quite add up. What was the victim doing in that part of town in the first place? Did the men arrange to meet and later argue? Or was it all chance?
There’s something so clean and straightforward about Higashino’s writing. It’s not bogged down by details, which I found very refreshing. Some might find it not detailed enough, wanting further descriptions of the scenery or people they come across. For me, it was just the right amount to set the stage, but not detract from the case and unfolding mystery. Speaking of mystery, the story unfolds so precisely, giving you just enough information at each turn, twist, and seeming dead end.
A very enjoyable read, I look forward to trying more of Higashino’s books in the future.
4 stars.