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4.02 AVERAGE
4.02 AVERAGE
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
tense
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:
Yes
challenging
mysterious
fast-paced
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Loved this. Loved the characters and loved the mystery. I think it would've been a bit better if the girl at the beginning became his assistant. But loving the Columbo vibes.
Kaga detektif yang budiman sekali ya, selain turut memperbaiki hubungan pertemanan dan rumah tangga orang lain, dia juga memajukan UMKM Nihonbashi dengan sekalian membeli makanan dan kerajinan lokal saat menyelidiki kasus.
informative
mysterious
slow-paced
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
It was a heartwarming story and enough to read in one sit, even so the suspect was a little bit predictable. Detective Kaga’s aloofness when he approached people and they found out what was it about later was satisfying to read. He’s a well written character, however the plot and the ending are quite boring for me.
I didn’t expect much from this book at first, especially since it's not as highly recommended as Malice or The Devotion of Suspect X. But after reading Malice, I decided to give it a try, and to my surprise, I ended up liking it even more.
This is the fourth Keigo Higashino book I’ve read, and it focuses on the lives of residents in Nihonbashi. The detailed descriptions of the setting and cultural touches really stood out. The different stories intertwine on the same timeline, with characters occasionally connecting to each other or can even provide important clues.
Even though the plot follows a classic mystery style—guessing the murderer by exploring the lives of the residents—I didn’t mind the slower pace. The slice-of-life aspect made it feel fresh, with some touching moments, like the story of a mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, which was my favorite. There are many characters, but they each get enough attention to make you feel connected to them.
Detective Kaga is the highlight of the book. He stands out more here than in Malice. Through the perspectives of the people he meets, Kaga is portrayed as a deeply empathetic character with sharp observation skills and exceptional investigative abilities. Even though he works alone in this story, his interaction with Uesugi near the end was a nice touch. After reading this, I’ve grown to love Kaga, almost as much as I like Yukawa!
The ending doesn’t have a big twist like some of Higashino’s other books, but I appreciated the epilogue that wraps things up. One minor issue with the Indonesian translation is the lack of footnotes, so I had to look up some terms myself. Also, with so many characters reappearing later, I found myself flipping back to remember who they were. The English version, as I recall, had a character summary at the beginning, which helped.
Overall, this book is great for readers who enjoy mysteries mixed with slice-of-life stories, focusing on the emotional depth of the characters. While I personally enjoyed this more than Malice, I still recommend reading Malice first to better understand Detective Kaga.
This is the fourth Keigo Higashino book I’ve read, and it focuses on the lives of residents in Nihonbashi. The detailed descriptions of the setting and cultural touches really stood out. The different stories intertwine on the same timeline, with characters occasionally connecting to each other or can even provide important clues.
Even though the plot follows a classic mystery style—guessing the murderer by exploring the lives of the residents—I didn’t mind the slower pace. The slice-of-life aspect made it feel fresh, with some touching moments, like the story of a mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, which was my favorite. There are many characters, but they each get enough attention to make you feel connected to them.
Detective Kaga is the highlight of the book. He stands out more here than in Malice. Through the perspectives of the people he meets, Kaga is portrayed as a deeply empathetic character with sharp observation skills and exceptional investigative abilities. Even though he works alone in this story, his interaction with Uesugi near the end was a nice touch. After reading this, I’ve grown to love Kaga, almost as much as I like Yukawa!
The ending doesn’t have a big twist like some of Higashino’s other books, but I appreciated the epilogue that wraps things up. One minor issue with the Indonesian translation is the lack of footnotes, so I had to look up some terms myself. Also, with so many characters reappearing later, I found myself flipping back to remember who they were. The English version, as I recall, had a character summary at the beginning, which helped.
Overall, this book is great for readers who enjoy mysteries mixed with slice-of-life stories, focusing on the emotional depth of the characters. While I personally enjoyed this more than Malice, I still recommend reading Malice first to better understand Detective Kaga.
Keren bangettt!! Buku ini lebih ke slice of life sih. Karna disini selain memecahkan kasus nya, detektif Kaga juga membantu permasalahan2 warga yang ada di Nihonbashi. Heartwarming sekali melihat kedekatan antara detektif Kaga dengan masyarakat Nihonbashi.