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pointism's review against another edition
dark
informative
mysterious
medium-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? No
3.5
Graphic: Gaslighting, Sexism, Misogyny, Infidelity, and Murder
Moderate: Suicide
growintogardens's review against another edition
mysterious
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? It's complicated
4.0
I think the last book was better overall, but I still enjoyed this one.
Graphic: Infidelity
Moderate: Sexism, Murder, Infertility, Pregnancy, Death, Suicide, Toxic relationship, and Misogyny
Minor: Grief and Toxic friendship
atamano's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, and Murder
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Grief, Infertility, Abandonment, Body shaming, Infidelity, and Suicide
Minor: Pregnancy, Alcohol, and Chronic illness
akira_outofthegravity's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
A really good murder mystery. As always it’s more focused on motive than the actual whodunnit. Which I really liked.
There was a really nice unravelling element to the story, like a snowball getting bigger and bigger until it reached the bottom of the mountain. Ayane is a really interesting character, and I liked her a lot. I also liked how Kusanagi was affected heavily by her and how that impeded his judgement but also aided the investigation.
Detective Galileo is, as always, a joy to read. A fascinating character that I have never disliked once.
While it’s not groundbreaking, it is a solid novel. Well written, well translated, well paced, and well plotted.
There was a really nice unravelling element to the story, like a snowball getting bigger and bigger until it reached the bottom of the mountain. Ayane is a really interesting character, and I liked her a lot. I also liked how Kusanagi was affected heavily by her and how that impeded his judgement but also aided the investigation.
Detective Galileo is, as always, a joy to read. A fascinating character that I have never disliked once.
While it’s not groundbreaking, it is a solid novel. Well written, well translated, well paced, and well plotted.
Graphic: Suicide, Infertility, Murder, Sexism, and Infidelity
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