The Mantis by Kōtarō Isaka

The Mantis

Assassins #3

Kōtarō Isaka with Sam Malissa (Translator)

256 pages missing pub info (editions)

fiction mystery mysterious medium-paced
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From the internationally bestselling author of Bullet Train and Three Assassins, a propulsive new thriller set in Tokyo's criminal underworld about the intrigue and tensions a family man faces as he tries to hide his secret life as a hitmanKabuto ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 77 reviews

Moods

funny 61%
mysterious 58%
tense 56%
dark 53%
adventurous 48%
emotional 41%
sad 28%
reflective 25%
hopeful 15%
lighthearted 15%
challenging 10%
inspiring 10%
informative 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

fast 50%
medium 44%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 63% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 9% | N/A: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 46% | Yes: 46% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 90% | No: 6% | It's complicated: 3%

Average rating

3.96

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