The Black Lizard by Edogawa Rampo

192 pages first pub 1934 (editions) user-added

fiction mystery dark mysterious fast-paced
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Description

 A super-criminal - as deadly as she is beautiful - wagers all in an epic battle with a master detective, Akechi Kogoro. No trick is too elaborate, no disguise too fantastic as the two perfectly matched antagonists take turns to outwit each other. 

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Community Reviews Summary of 48 reviews

Moods

mysterious 75%
adventurous 50%
dark 50%
tense 33%
lighthearted 8%

Pace

fast 75%
medium 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 80% | Character: 10% | A mix: 10%

Strong character development?

No: 71% | It's complicated: 28%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 62% | No: 25% | N/A: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 28% | Yes: 28%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 16%

Average rating

3.16

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