The Honjin Murders by Seishi Yokomizo

The Honjin Murders

Detective Kosuke Kindaichi #1

Seishi Yokomizo with Louise Heal Kawai (Translator)

192 pages • first pub 1946 (editions)

fiction crime mystery mysterious fast-paced
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In the winter of 1937, the village of Okamura is abuzz with excitement over the forthcoming wedding of a son of the grand Ichiyanagi family. But amid the gossip over the approaching festivities, there is also a worrying rumour - it seems a siniste...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,822 reviews

Moods

mysterious 95%
dark 48%
tense 29%
adventurous 20%
challenging 15%
sad 9%
reflective 7%
informative 5%
emotional 3%
funny 3%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 2%

Pace

fast 53%
medium 39%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 79% | A mix: 16% | Character: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 57% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 48% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.64

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