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The Master Key by Masako Togawa

ghiblireads's review

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mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? N/A

3.25

This wasn’t so much a mystery but a character study of the various women that lived in the apartment building. Despite expecting a more generic mystery story, I still enjoyed what the book ended up being. There was an interesting enough mystery plot that I liked theorising about. It was nice to get to know each of the “main” characters and their interactions with each other. I love exploring characters and relationships so I found it fun to watch them each live out their lives. It was fast paced and easy to read especially because it was so short. The mystery reveal was a little shocking but it didn’t blow me away. If you want something that’s different to most mystery novels then this might work for you.

giuliakyj's review against another edition

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4.0

Residenza per signore sole è un libro che sicuramente dovrò riprendere in mano in futuro perché ci sono più livelli da comprendere di quello che si capta con la prima lettura. Ci sono dei crimini e un mistero che fungono da motore della storia, ma questo è un libro che vuole parlare di solitudine, rimpianti, noia, vivere una vita insoddisfatti, meschinità. Alcune cose non mi hanno convinta ma la lettura mi ha catturata dalla prima pagina ed è stata decisamente un'esperienza affascinante.

middangeard's review against another edition

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fast-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

4.25

nokibay's review

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dark emotional funny mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

giuliabason's review against another edition

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dark mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

amebarre's review against another edition

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mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

redfigure's review against another edition

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dark mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

willsouth's review

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dark mysterious tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

natasha29singh's review against another edition

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4.0

Superb! I absolutely love books where different stories are woven together, and this one is just sublime. I couldn’t stop reading. A little far-fetched? Maybe, but finally, a book that ties up every loose end. I loved it!!

james1234's review

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dark funny mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75