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4.18 AVERAGE
4.18 AVERAGE
Just cannot emphasize enough for how much I loved this book. So brilliant. Got a spoiler very early into reading this book, and yet kept on reading just for the thrill and I am so not disappointed. My first of the many books by Higashino, for sure.
dark
emotional
mysterious
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
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Sometimes it felt like it dragged on but otherwise a really good book, with good plot twists
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicide, Trafficking, Stalking, Abortion, Murder, Sexual harassment
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
The story kicks off with the chilling murder of a pawnbroker, setting the stage for a captivating journey spanning two decades as the search for the killer and the motive behind the crime unfolds.
What sets this tale apart is its deliberate pacing, which took one week for me to read it, As the story progresses, it becomes evident that the author has crafted a world filled with ugliness and suffering, particularly for women, hinting at deeper societal biases and injustices. While this aspect of the narrative may be unsettling, it adds layers of complexity to the story,
challenging readers to confront uncomfortable truths about the world in which the characters reside.
Central to the story is the enigmatic duo of Yukiho and Ryo, whose connection to the murder becomes increasingly ambiguous as the plot thickens. Each page is akin to piecing together a puzzle, as readers are drawn deeper into the web of secrets and lies surrounding the crime. The author's skillful crafting of the plot ensures that suspense remains high throughout, keeping readers on the edge of their seats as they race to uncover the truth but I will give it rating 3.5/5 because somewhere
I find pacing issues and a lack of emotional connection with the characters.
What sets this tale apart is its deliberate pacing, which took one week for me to read it, As the story progresses, it becomes evident that the author has crafted a world filled with ugliness and suffering, particularly for women, hinting at deeper societal biases and injustices. While this aspect of the narrative may be unsettling, it adds layers of complexity to the story,
challenging readers to confront uncomfortable truths about the world in which the characters reside.
Central to the story is the enigmatic duo of Yukiho and Ryo, whose connection to the murder becomes increasingly ambiguous as the plot thickens. Each page is akin to piecing together a puzzle, as readers are drawn deeper into the web of secrets and lies surrounding the crime. The author's skillful crafting of the plot ensures that suspense remains high throughout, keeping readers on the edge of their seats as they race to uncover the truth but I will give it rating 3.5/5 because somewhere
I find pacing issues and a lack of emotional connection with the characters.
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Got to be the most intricately detailed crime novel I've ever read. Higashino is a true genius of the genre.
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
A very long, well-thought-out mystery spanning decades. Less a question of who is the perpetrator and more about their motives and means, and whether they’ll eventually be found out. The author explains a lot of the mystery but also leaves some details up to readers to notice and interpret, which I enjoyed.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship
Minor: Murder