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3.87 AVERAGE
3.87 AVERAGE
My primary frustration with the Detective Galileo novels is that I would prefer to read them all, in order, and that is currently impossible because some of them haven't been translated into English and I can't read Japanese.
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Yes
This was my least favorite of the series so far. It was a little difficult to follow but I did like how it ended and how things ended up. Look forward to the next entry.
Aku udah baca english version akhir november. Setelah baca ulang dalam 2 hari ini, kesanku masih sama: plotnya rapi, informatif (banyak bahasan sains, budaya, kuliner dan kondisi alam laut Jepang) dengan ending heartwarming. Pesan tentang menjaga lingkungan dan isu kesetiaan dieksekusi dengan baik.
Walaupun aku sudah baca Silent Parade (buku ke-4) yang ceritanya lebih kompleks, aku masih lebih suka Midsummer's equation karena vibesnya paling positif dibandingkan ketiga buku lain Detective Galileo series.
Yukawa-sensei, Kusanagi dan Utsumi muncul seimbang. Karakter mereka jauh berkembang dibandingkan di Devotion of Suspect X dan Salvation of a Saint. Di sini kita bisa liat banyak sisi lain Yukawa-sensei. Jujur aku berharap porsi romancenya lebih banyak.
Walaupun aku sudah baca Silent Parade (buku ke-4) yang ceritanya lebih kompleks, aku masih lebih suka Midsummer's equation karena vibesnya paling positif dibandingkan ketiga buku lain Detective Galileo series.
Yukawa-sensei, Kusanagi dan Utsumi muncul seimbang. Karakter mereka jauh berkembang dibandingkan di Devotion of Suspect X dan Salvation of a Saint. Di sini kita bisa liat banyak sisi lain Yukawa-sensei. Jujur aku berharap porsi romancenya lebih banyak.
Bisa selesaiin ini sebelum jam masuk kantor, agak sepi juga karena biasanya selalu baca ini sebelum masuk. Plotnya ringan, tapi nggak bikin ngatuk. Misterinya pun nggak berat, walau pelaku aslinya sangat diluar dugaan. Dan aku paham kenapa Yukawa Sensei bilang "kehidupan seseorang akan hancur jika kasus ini terkuak," ternyata ya, sedalam itu. Kasus ini ibarat laut, terlihat sederhana di luar, namun kompleks di dalam.
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
A lil bit of plothole, but really enjoyed the story :)
emotional
informative
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Yo, I’m on fire! This is the third book I’ve finished today, and it’s probably going to be the last one I read in 2024—what a way to end the year! So, here we are with another Keigo Higashino-sensei masterpiece. I’ve been a fan of his work for a while now, and since one of his books is literally one of my best reads ever, my expectations are always through the roof whenever I pick up anything he’s written. And let me tell you, this book did not disappoint.
What I love most about Higashino-sensei is how he flips the typical mystery formula. It’s not just about “whodunnit”—it’s the “whydunnit” that takes center stage. The way he builds such intricate backstories for his characters and layers their motives so deeply? Genius. This book really captures the style that made me fall in love with his writing in the first place. My last read of his didn’t really highlight this, so I was a little let down, but A Midsummer’s Equation brought that signature touch back. The depth, the layers, the emotional weight—it’s all there. So, cheers!
I’m so pumped to dive into more of his works and cross my fingers that they’re just as satisfying as this one.
PS. Can we talk about the dynamic between Yukawa-sensei and Kyouhei? It was such a perfect addition to the story!
What I love most about Higashino-sensei is how he flips the typical mystery formula. It’s not just about “whodunnit”—it’s the “whydunnit” that takes center stage. The way he builds such intricate backstories for his characters and layers their motives so deeply? Genius. This book really captures the style that made me fall in love with his writing in the first place. My last read of his didn’t really highlight this, so I was a little let down, but A Midsummer’s Equation brought that signature touch back. The depth, the layers, the emotional weight—it’s all there. So, cheers!
I’m so pumped to dive into more of his works and cross my fingers that they’re just as satisfying as this one.
PS. Can we talk about the dynamic between Yukawa-sensei and Kyouhei? It was such a perfect addition to the story!
4.5 stars.
YUKAWA-SAN!! You’re an amazing dad. SO GET MARRIED ALREADY so you can bore your own children with science talks cutely
YUKAWA-SAN!! You’re an amazing dad. SO GET MARRIED ALREADY so you can bore your own children with science talks cutely