487 reviews for:

Three Assassins

Kōtarō Isaka

3.69 AVERAGE

adventurous challenging tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: N/A
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: N/A

3.5 /5- interesting story, came to this book from watching bullet train and had some expectations that it would be similar to that, but it didn't really hit that for me. I did think it was an interesting story, the characters all have something they are dealing with but they intertwine with each other as well. 
adventurous funny mysterious tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
dark funny tense fast-paced
fast-paced

Three Assassins is a fast-paced and engaging read that takes a unique premise and builds it into a compelling world. Each assassin operates with their own distinct and intriguing methods, adding variety and tension to the story. While none of the characters are particularly sympathetic, the plot keeps you hooked with constant twists and the urge to see what happens next.
dark mysterious reflective medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

I'm not sure if it's because I liked the movie better than book 2, but I really enjoyed this book more than book 2. It was just more interesting to me and I wish I would have read it first. Either way, it was a great listen.

I may or may not be madly in love with Asagao. No, I will not seek therapy so don't even suggest it.

Seriously, though, the characters were so well written and it's cool that I got to know more about The Pusher who was featured in book 2 but not much information given. Now I understand why. I was hooked from beginning to end.
adventurous dark funny lighthearted tense fast-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
dark fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Peculiar. Light heartedly bleak? Is that a thing?

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dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
reflective tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
dark mysterious fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated