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bestsoph123's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
I really enjoyed this mystery, it was better than his first one (Honjin Murders), and I grew really attached to the characters.
The killer is not really that surprising, but i like the element of so many coincidences within it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Murder, Death of parent, Infidelity, and War
Moderate: Suicide attempt
Minor: Incest
jl_shioshita's review against another edition
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
doylemat's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
lizlynn's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
The second book in this series (I think, although it references books that are supposed to come later in the series?) and it's a much tighter and more enjoyable mystery. I found the writing/narration to be more enjoyable as well. I was able to figure out the will before it was revealed but was pleasantly surprised by the twists around the suspect(s).
ariaslibrary's review against another edition
4.0
Oh wow, I can definitely see why this is a fan-favourite. The only thing keeping this from being 5 stars is the ending. I wanted better for a certain character and was actually mad when what happened, happened.
georgiarowe's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
nikinikakis's review against another edition
4.0
This was such an interesting read! I loved being able to puzzle along with the detective so I could find out the truth. It’s written like a classic detective novel, which is where its charm lies. Would definitely recommend it to those who love detective novels! I did find parts of the solution a bit predictable, but large parts of the unfolding of what happened were still interesting to read due to the intricacy with which the story has been set up.
chan_bean's review against another edition
4.0
Rounding up from a 3.5?
Though the initial chapters were rather slow (mostly exposition, setting the scene), the story felt very well paced from the moment the murders started. It's my first time reading a mystery in a while, and my first time reading a mystery translated from another language ever, and it reminded me of why I like the genre so much!
It's the type of mystery where I felt like I knew who was behind everything, but I had no clue how they pulled it off. The answer was incredibly convoluted and there is no way I could have predicted it. I think I had to suspend my disbelief a bit when the mystery was uncovered, because that was a LOT.
My only real downside with this book was how quickly it ended. There wasn't any epilogue or anything: once Kindaichi starts exposing the mystery, the book just ends with him rambling off the facts of what happened. I guess I just wanted a little more of a resolution!
Overall, a very fun read with lots of comeuppance.
Though the initial chapters were rather slow (mostly exposition, setting the scene), the story felt very well paced from the moment the murders started. It's my first time reading a mystery in a while, and my first time reading a mystery translated from another language ever, and it reminded me of why I like the genre so much!
It's the type of mystery where I felt like I knew who was behind everything, but I had no clue how they pulled it off. The answer was incredibly convoluted and there is no way I could have predicted it. I think I had to suspend my disbelief a bit when the mystery was uncovered, because that was a LOT.
My only real downside with this book was how quickly it ended. There wasn't any epilogue or anything: once Kindaichi starts exposing the mystery, the book just ends with him rambling off the facts of what happened. I guess I just wanted a little more of a resolution!
Overall, a very fun read with lots of comeuppance.
eldrang's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5