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nikey_view's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
This is the third book of Detective Kaga series translated into English and it starts with a man being found stabbed in the Nihonbashi Bridge in the center of Tokyo. The culprit of stabbing is unknown, until the police found a suspect with victim's briefcase and wallet But, the prime suspect fled and was involved in an accident with a truck, leaving him in coma and the case becomes more difficult to solve. Because the suspect can't be questioned, Detective Kaga searches to find the answers to the questions to other questions. What was the motive for the killing? Why did the victim expend the effort to move himself onto the bridge? and so on.
I'm always amazed by how Kaga solves the case. Even though the previous two books were more exciting for me, I do enjoyed the story in this book. Not only solving the case, this book also shows the relationship between father and son, honesty, and responsibility for everything you've done.
I'm always amazed by how Kaga solves the case. Even though the previous two books were more exciting for me, I do enjoyed the story in this book. Not only solving the case, this book also shows the relationship between father and son, honesty, and responsibility for everything you've done.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent and Murder
Moderate: Blood, Death, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Suicide attempt and Bullying
serendipity421's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Murder, Blood, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, and Self harm
Moderate: Bullying, Grief, and Ableism
jdcorley's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
A beautiful mystery; it can't quite decide if its a fully classical experience or something a bit more experimental, and when it lags its because it's just having things happen in the noir style. Not such a bad flaw, is it?
Content Warnings
Moderate: Murder and Bullying
Minor: Pregnancy
sofiazee's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
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? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Violence, Death, Murder, Bullying, and Death of parent
Moderate: Suicide attempt, Car accident, and Suicide
Minor: Pregnancy and Blood
candiemarsh's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
reflective
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
4.0
A good, steady read. A bit on the mellow side. Story was quite emotional and had a consistent build-up. The timeline was well-arranged with a tidy plot. It wasn't a particularly rollercoaster-ride kind of read but the way the story went on up to it's conclusion was very constant, and there was no dramatic pressure. I like how this author always has a very different feel and pace for each book, which I very much enjoy; this was a chill read yet still engrossing.
Content Warnings
Minor: Murder and Bullying
daepyonimst's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
fast-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? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Self harm, Suicide attempt, and Death of parent
Moderate: Grief, Blood, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Violence
jhbandcats's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
informative
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I wish all the Detective Kaga books had been translated into English and could be read in order. It feels like something is missing, some connection between the books is lost when the series is incomplete. Either that or the styles of the first three books in translation really are quite different and the differences are deliberate.
Unlike the first two, this book shows Kaga as smug and vain, lording it over his partner who hasn’t figured things out as quickly. When his partner asks what’s going on, Kaga repeatedly answers with some version of “You’ll see….” It’s disturbing when, up till now, we’ve seen him as more honorable.
This book was more informative than the others - we learn more about the city of Tokyo, the mythology of kirin, the history of shrines, and the rites around mourning and religious observances. Several times the detectives comment that a murder is like a cancer - it grows and grows, killing and destroying long after the murder itself has been solved. The novel is good at showing how destructive that cancer is.
I would love to read more by Higashino. He’s incredibly prolific. I can only hope more of his books are translated into English. The fourth in the translated Kaga series is coming out soon but I want *all* the books!
Unlike the first two, this book shows Kaga as smug and vain, lording it over his partner who hasn’t figured things out as quickly. When his partner asks what’s going on, Kaga repeatedly answers with some version of “You’ll see….” It’s disturbing when, up till now, we’ve seen him as more honorable.
This book was more informative than the others - we learn more about the city of Tokyo, the mythology of kirin, the history of shrines, and the rites around mourning and religious observances. Several times the detectives comment that a murder is like a cancer - it grows and grows, killing and destroying long after the murder itself has been solved. The novel is good at showing how destructive that cancer is.
I would love to read more by Higashino. He’s incredibly prolific. I can only hope more of his books are translated into English. The fourth in the translated Kaga series is coming out soon but I want *all* the books!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Death of parent, Grief, Murder, Pregnancy, Toxic friendship, and Suicide attempt
asporkthief's review against another edition
mysterious
slow-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
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide attempt
Moderate: Death of parent, Death, and Car accident
Minor: Bullying
enchantressreads's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Death, and Death of parent
Moderate: Suicide attempt, Bullying, Blood, and Self harm
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