The Master Key by Masako Togawa

The Master Key

Masako Togawa with Simon Grove

151 pages • first pub 1962 (editions)

fiction crime mystery dark mysterious tense medium-paced
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Fans of P.D. James, Robert Barnard and other literate writers in the genre will welcome US publication of this prize-winning author's first work. In postwar Tokyo, the K Apartment House for ladies is about to be moved intact in a highly publicized...

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Community Reviews Summary of 377 reviews

Moods

mysterious 91%
dark 67%
tense 40%
reflective 13%
adventurous 10%
emotional 10%
sad 10%
challenging 7%
funny 5%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 2%
hopeful 1%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 31%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Plot: 24% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 54% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 54% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 42% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 12% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.61

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