Reviews

A Death in Tokyo by Keigo Higashino

nikey_view's review

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

4.5

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.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent and Murder

Moderate: Blood, Injury/Injury detail, and Death

Minor: Suicide attempt and Bullying

schmee_again's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

stephennguyen90's review against another edition

fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

jaded_seraph's review against another edition

fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

Too lazy to write a longer review, doesn’t deserve one anyway. Unnecessary story arcs. Lackluster culprit reveal. Underdeveloped main character. Below average, expected more.

ordoabchao_reader's review against another edition

challenging mysterious fast-paced

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

5.0

claire_84's review against another edition

mysterious medium-paced

5.0

valerie87's review against another edition

4.0

This is Higashino’s third book translated into English in the Detective Kaga Series. It starts with a man being found stabbed on a famous bridge in the center of Tokyo. When a prime suspect is located, the Tokyo Police Department is hopeful for a simple open and shut case. However, with the suspect being in a coma, the case becomes more difficult.

This book was a definite page turner for me. If I had enough hours when I started reading, I’m sure I would have finished in one sitting. There were lots of surprises and unexpected events happening that kept my interest to the very end.

I’m a huge fan of Keigo Higashino mysteries with the Detective Kaga series being my favorite. In the last book, Newcomer, we started to get to know Kaga better. He’s a mild-mannered and respectful detective who is fun to follow through the case. And he never gives up until he knows the truth.

edininny's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

5.0

einnymydog's review against another edition

dark mysterious medium-paced

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

4.25

fay144's review

emotional hopeful informative inspiring mysterious reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5