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whatsallyreadnext's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
antologisahi's review against another edition
5.0
beneran mix feelings bgt ya Allah, bingung kok ada org kaya ishigami. aku kalo jadi yasuko juga bingung bgt ada org yg mau berkorban gt demi aku. endingnya duhhh beneran deh sedih bingung semua tercampur. kasusnya jg gmn ya jadinya, yasuko dianggap gk bersalah gt? terus kelanjutannya pembunuhan togashi gmn? pusing.
buku-buku keigo soal detektif dan pembunuhan kaya gini emg gk pernah gagal
buku-buku keigo soal detektif dan pembunuhan kaya gini emg gk pernah gagal
digs's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
alunike's review against another edition
challenging
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Lesson I learned: Never read the spoilers from Wikipedia before reading the book.
When I started reading this book back in 2023, I made the mistake of reading the spoilers from Wikipedia and was turned off on how the ending was and ended up reading other books.
However, after reading The Final Curtain, I couldn’t resist just trying to complete the book and I must say that even though I “knew” the ending, I didn’t expect the twists and the progress leading to the ending. This journey was very well written with some good twists that I didn’t expect. Many a-times I was asking myself on how I would have reacted if I was in the character’s position. There’s not much physical action but lots of mind actions.
Hence, I ended up kicking myself for not finishing this good book earlier.
On to the next book in the series….
When I started reading this book back in 2023, I made the mistake of reading the spoilers from Wikipedia and was turned off on how the ending was and ended up reading other books.
However, after reading The Final Curtain, I couldn’t resist just trying to complete the book and I must say that even though I “knew” the ending, I didn’t expect the twists and the progress leading to the ending. This journey was very well written with some good twists that I didn’t expect. Many a-times I was asking myself on how I would have reacted if I was in the character’s position. There’s not much physical action but lots of mind actions.
Hence, I ended up kicking myself for not finishing this good book earlier.
On to the next book in the series….
congressbaby143's review against another edition
5.0
Very gripping… and now I’m very morally conflicted
threegoodrats's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 Unusual book, in that you know the murderer’s identities from the very beginning. The question is how they covered it up so well and whether or not they’ll get away with it. And of course there’s more to it than just that. A good story, but I found the characters a bit lacking and the dialogue often didn’t seem real (which may have been the translation I suppose.) I’m glad I read it, but I probably won’t look for the author’s other books.
testaroscia's review against another edition
4.0
This one was a surprise: started off in a fairly pedestrian manner and ooooo so Japanese rigid structural framework both for the story and for the characters that seem so shallow. after the murder and the coverup the book kicks into another gear with the arrival of Yukawa the physicist and layers start peeling off Ishigami. Things get even more interesting with the arrival of the hopeful Kudo and even more of the characters are revealed. As it all falls apart the book hits a brilliant twist in the end. It started as a 3 star moves into 4star and ends on a higher note.
If you do not like Japanese movies don't bother. this book mimics the outward lack of personality in the characters, framed in stilted polite conversation and averted gazes, but the book's brilliance is how those shreds of conversation, those involuntary eye movements can betray such passion to sacrifice so much for so little in return.
If you do not like Japanese movies don't bother. this book mimics the outward lack of personality in the characters, framed in stilted polite conversation and averted gazes, but the book's brilliance is how those shreds of conversation, those involuntary eye movements can betray such passion to sacrifice so much for so little in return.
kinuskisuklaa's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
goel_1996's review against another edition
4.0
Rating: 4
The book had piqued my interest for some time, but it wasn't until the release of its Bollywood adaptation that I found myself eager to read it before watching the movie.
Although I haven't seen the film yet, I must emphasize that the book was truly fantastic. Dealing with the similar character names posed a bit of a challenge, but the overall experience was incredibly rewarding.
Once you start reading, it's nearly impossible to put the book down. If you're a fan of suspense thrillers, this is undoubtedly a must-read.
The book had piqued my interest for some time, but it wasn't until the release of its Bollywood adaptation that I found myself eager to read it before watching the movie.
Although I haven't seen the film yet, I must emphasize that the book was truly fantastic. Dealing with the similar character names posed a bit of a challenge, but the overall experience was incredibly rewarding.
Once you start reading, it's nearly impossible to put the book down. If you're a fan of suspense thrillers, this is undoubtedly a must-read.