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3.68 AVERAGE
3.68 AVERAGE
dark
emotional
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
ending inspired violence in me
emotional
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
ตอนเริ่มอ่านช่วงแรก เรารู้สึกว่าเนื้อเรื่องดูเนือยๆ ไม่น่าจะมีอะไรซับซ้อนเท่าไหร่ แต่มันหยุดอ่านไม่ได้เลย ยิ่งช่วงกลางเรื่องที่ความสัมพันธ์ของคนสองคนเริ่มอึดอัดขึ้นเรื่อยๆ ยิ่งลุ้นมากว่าเรื่องจะจบลงยังไง จบได้แบบหนึบไปทั้งใจเลย
ครั้งแรกกับการอ่านงานของคุณเคโงะ ก็เจอเล่มถูกใจแล้ว แน่นอนว่าต้องมีเล่มต่อไปแน่ๆๆ
ครั้งแรกกับการอ่านงานของคุณเคโงะ ก็เจอเล่มถูกใจแล้ว แน่นอนว่าต้องมีเล่มต่อไปแน่ๆๆ
The very first line in the book says "he didn't see it coming. At all." Well, neither do we. This is the third book of Higashino's that I've read - a gothic mystery in his signature style and as usual it managed to shoot all my theories to hell!!!
When I read the synopsis, I thought I'd be reading some seriously dark stuff and prepared myself for a creepfest (I actually thought the book would give me nightmares)But it turns out that it is more drama than horror. What's most surprising is how easily the lead characters accept the strange paranormal turn their lives take (but then, hey Japanese fiction)
Once you get over light treatment of such a disturbing subject, the story keeps you engrossed. Some scenes actually contributed to the "ick" factor, while some were simply amusing. And yes, the ending is a classic Higashino. Knocks you for a six.
All in all, it makes for a good lazy weekend/vacation read. Definitely a must for Higashino fans.
PS: I gave a 3-start rating simply because the book wasn't as scary as I wanted it to be!
When I read the synopsis, I thought I'd be reading some seriously dark stuff and prepared myself for a creepfest (I actually thought the book would give me nightmares)But it turns out that it is more drama than horror. What's most surprising is how easily the lead characters accept the strange paranormal turn their lives take (but then, hey Japanese fiction)
Once you get over light treatment of such a disturbing subject, the story keeps you engrossed. Some scenes actually contributed to the "ick" factor, while some were simply amusing. And yes, the ending is a classic Higashino. Knocks you for a six.
All in all, it makes for a good lazy weekend/vacation read. Definitely a must for Higashino fans.
PS: I gave a 3-start rating simply because the book wasn't as scary as I wanted it to be!