Devils in Daylight by Jun'ichirō Tanizaki

Devils in Daylight

Jun'ichirō Tanizaki with J. Keith Vincent (Translator)

96 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction classics crime mystery mysterious fast-paced
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Atmospheric, erotic, and tense, Devils in Daylight is an early work by the master storyteller who "created a lifelong series of ingenious variations on a dominant theme: the power of love to energize and destroy" (Chicago Tribune).

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Community Reviews Summary of 218 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
dark 76%
tense 36%
adventurous 20%
funny 20%
reflective 13%
challenging 6%
lighthearted 6%
relaxing 3%

Pace

fast 64%
medium 21%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 60% | A mix: 25% | Character: 15%

Strong character development?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 88% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 36% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 26%

Average rating

3.66

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