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160 pages • first pub 1957 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: 0241439086
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin (Penguin Modern Classics)
Publication date: 30 March 2023
Description
In a rocky cove in the bay of Hakata, the bodies of a young and beautiful couple are discovered. Stood in the coast's wind and cold, the police see nothing to investigate: the flush of the couple's cheeks speaks clearly of cyanide of a lovers' sui...
Community Reviews Summary of 524 reviews
Moods
adventurous 27%
tense 27%
dark 24%
reflective 18%
challenging 13%
informative 6%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 3%
inspiring 2%
sad 2%
emotional 1%
hopeful 1%
Pace
fast 41%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 89% | A mix: 7% | Character: 3%Strong character development?
No: 83% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 32% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 73% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 8% | It's complicated: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 70% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, Death, MurderModerate
Misogyny, Infidelity, Terminal illnessMinor
Sexism, Alcoholism, Chronic illness
160 pages • first pub 1957 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: 0241439086
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin (Penguin Modern Classics)
Publication date: 30 March 2023
Description
In a rocky cove in the bay of Hakata, the bodies of a young and beautiful couple are discovered. Stood in the coast's wind and cold, the police see nothing to investigate: the flush of the couple's cheeks speaks clearly of cyanide of a lovers' sui...
Community Reviews Summary of 524 reviews
Moods
adventurous 27%
tense 27%
dark 24%
reflective 18%
challenging 13%
informative 6%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 3%
inspiring 2%
sad 2%
emotional 1%
hopeful 1%
Pace
fast 41%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 89% | A mix: 7% | Character: 3%Strong character development?
No: 83% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 32% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 73% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 8% | It's complicated: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 70% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, Death, MurderModerate
Misogyny, Infidelity, Terminal illnessMinor
Sexism, Alcoholism, Chronic illness