The Decagon House Murders by Yukito Ayatsuji

The Decagon House Murders

Yukito Ayatsuji with Hong-Li Wong (Translator)

284 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)

fiction mystery dark mysterious medium-paced
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A hugely enjoyable, page-turning murder mystery with one of the best and most-satisfying conclusions you'll ever read: clever enough that you're unlikely to guess it, but simple enough that you'll kick yourself when it's revealed. That's what has ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,047 reviews

Moods

mysterious 97%
dark 69%
tense 60%
adventurous 24%
challenging 12%
sad 8%
emotional 7%
reflective 5%

Pace

medium 53%
fast 39%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 73% | A mix: 21% | Character: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 72% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

No: 53% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 59% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 46% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.87

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