The Noh Mask Murder by Akimitsu Takagi

The Noh Mask Murder

Akimitsu Takagi with Jesse Kirkwood (Translator)

224 pages • first pub 1950 (editions)

fiction mystery thriller dark lighthearted mysterious medium-paced
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Strange things are happening in the Chizurui mansion… At night, a figure clad in a Hannya mask is spotted wandering around the house. The amateur crime fiction writer, Akimitsu Takagi, is sent to investigate, but then tragedy strikes. The head of ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 27 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
dark 90%
tense 70%
challenging 35%
emotional 30%
sad 30%
informative 15%
reflective 15%
adventurous 10%
relaxing 5%

Pace

medium 40%
fast 35%
slow 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 57% | A mix: 31% | Character: 10%

Strong character development?

No: 44% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 16% | Yes: 11%

Loveable characters?

No: 61% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 47% | Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 31% | No: 26% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

4.04

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