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caro_94's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
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? It's complicated
3.5
rachelcabbit's review against another edition
4.0
A gripping mystery novel that combines 2 thrilling aspects of detective fiction into one story.
Asai's wife dies suddenly of a heart attack but the government official can't shake the feeling that her death was more than a tragic resurgence of her health issues. He begins investigating but gets dragged in too deep...
Very clever and psychological. Really enjoyed this!
Asai's wife dies suddenly of a heart attack but the government official can't shake the feeling that her death was more than a tragic resurgence of her health issues. He begins investigating but gets dragged in too deep...
Very clever and psychological. Really enjoyed this!
johannesstroebele's review
4.0
Pretty good Bock. Sadly, the characters lacked individuality. Most of the time, they were pretty blank stereotypes.
mrcasals's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
El tercer llibre que em llegeixo d'aquest autor, després d'El expreso de Tokyo i La chica de Kyushu. De casualitat he anat seguint l'ordre de publicació a Libros del Asteroide. El primer llibre era un puzzle d'horaris. Poca crítica social, tot i que parla de suïcidis dobles. El segon és el que té més crítica social (la gent amb menys recursos rep pitjor justícia perquè no es pot pagar els advocats bons).
En aquest llibre, en canvi, se centra en l'ètica del treball, la por a l'escàndol i fins on estàs disposat a arribar per tal de mantenir la teva feina. Quan la dona de Tsuneo Asai mor d'un atac de cor en un barri residencial de Tòquio, aquest es comença a preguntar què hi feia, la seva dona, allà. Asai es conveteix en un detectiu per descobrir els últims minuts de vida de la seva dona. A partir d'aquí es genera un puzzle bastant interessant. Potser dels tres és el més fluix, però m'ha semblat molt entretingut, té un ritme ràpid i es llegeix bé.
M'agrada molt, aquest autor. Els puzzles que monta sempre estan ben plantejats, els tres llibres són molt diferents entre si i tots m'han atrapat moltíssim.
En aquest llibre, en canvi, se centra en l'ètica del treball, la por a l'escàndol i fins on estàs disposat a arribar per tal de mantenir la teva feina. Quan la dona de Tsuneo Asai mor d'un atac de cor en un barri residencial de Tòquio, aquest es comença a preguntar què hi feia, la seva dona, allà. Asai es conveteix en un detectiu per descobrir els últims minuts de vida de la seva dona. A partir d'aquí es genera un puzzle bastant interessant. Potser dels tres és el més fluix, però m'ha semblat molt entretingut, té un ritme ràpid i es llegeix bé.
M'agrada molt, aquest autor. Els puzzles que monta sempre estan ben plantejats, els tres llibres són molt diferents entre si i tots m'han atrapat moltíssim.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder and Death
Moderate: Infidelity
polarcubby's review
OMG, what an odd little book! It was such a strange experience. Dull at first, ok in the middle although somewhat tedious, and awkwardly hilarious in the end. I can’t quite make up my mind on how I feel about it. I mean, it’s unique at least.
veneta's review
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
mobyskine's review against another edition
2.0
Plot development a bit tiring for a read, draggy and some repetitive narratives. The thrill was not much, even the mystery seems a bit flat for me. Not much suspense or triggering scenes that could catch my attention. The first half of the book was really descriptive-- character became to absorbed in his speculations, some lengthy babbling and his obsessiveness towards his wife's death. Not much of a compelling plot, very typical indeed. From disturbing death of a wife to digging up the truth, grudge and retribution, an act went to far and karma hits. Quick fast-paced last chapter with an expected ending.
jlmb's review against another edition
1.0
Hmmm. Maybe more like 1 1/2 stars? I did enjoy learning about Japanese work culture - it's always nice to learn new things. However, in terms of this being a mystery book, it was so ......not mysterious. Maybe I'm just a cultural rube but I found this Japanese version of a mystery to be so dry & dull & boring. I do want to expand my repertoire and read more non Western mystery books but I shall pass on more by this author and try another Japanese one that is a bit more uptempo.
sickstrats's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
slow-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? It's complicated
4.5
brucethegirl's review
4.0
Kind of ends in a rushed way, but I love it. Every time I'm like "wow what a twist!" ANOTHER TWIST HAPPENS. so crazy. So good.