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3.75 AVERAGE
3.75 AVERAGE
The first half of this book is so boring, but I couldn't put it down for the last half. I'm not used to the traditional "whodunit" style mystery, so the complete absence of character development had me wondering why I was continuing. After about 150 pages of plot setup, however, I finally came to an understanding that this type of mystery is all about the intricacies of plot.
Good book. I would read more of Yokomizo's stuff.
Good book. I would read more of Yokomizo's stuff.
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I enjoyed the mystery. A classic whodunit, so not crazy plot twist but just a rush to figure it out before it's revealed.
Thought the writing and pacing was consistent that helped the story flow and made it feel like a quicker read.
Also like the details, not a lot of it but helps me understand some of the Japanese elements of the story. Set in Japan, I think it adds Japanese culture and detail without slowing it down with heavy explanations. It is translated and I think it was done really well
Thought the writing and pacing was consistent that helped the story flow and made it feel like a quicker read.
Also like the details, not a lot of it but helps me understand some of the Japanese elements of the story. Set in Japan, I think it adds Japanese culture and detail without slowing it down with heavy explanations. It is translated and I think it was done really well
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
dark
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
mysterious
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
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
I didn't expect to like this as much as I did. The bit of anti-war sentiment added so much to this golden-age-style detective story. It felt like it had something meaningful to say but very subtly.