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283 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Dr. Ando who has yet to recover from his son's death at sea, conducts an autopsy on an old friend who has died under unusual circumstances. The corpse, that of cynical philosophy professor Ryuji Takayama, has something to tell him. And Ryuji isn't...
Community Reviews Summary of 800 reviews
Moods
mysterious 89%
tense 61%
challenging 19%
sad 14%
informative 13%
adventurous 12%
emotional 6%
reflective 6%
hopeful 3%
funny 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 61% | A mix: 30% | Character: 8%Strong character development?
No: 54% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 42% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 64% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 42% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Medical content, Body horrorModerate
Rape, Transphobia, MisogynyMinor
Child death, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship
283 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Dr. Ando who has yet to recover from his son's death at sea, conducts an autopsy on an old friend who has died under unusual circumstances. The corpse, that of cynical philosophy professor Ryuji Takayama, has something to tell him. And Ryuji isn't...
Community Reviews Summary of 800 reviews
Moods
mysterious 89%
tense 61%
challenging 19%
sad 14%
informative 13%
adventurous 12%
emotional 6%
reflective 6%
hopeful 3%
funny 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 61% | A mix: 30% | Character: 8%Strong character development?
No: 54% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 42% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 64% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 42% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Medical content, Body horrorModerate
Rape, Transphobia, MisogynyMinor
Child death, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship