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224 pages • first pub 1963 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781782273646
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Pushkin Vertigo
Publication date: 30 October 2018
Description
A dizzying tale of lust, mystery, and murder, from the beloved crime writer dubbed 'the P.D. James of Japan' The Lady Killer leads a double life in Tokyo's shadowy underworld. By day, he is a devoted husband and hard worker; by night, he cruises c...
Community Reviews Summary of 137 reviews
Moods
dark 75%
tense 37%
adventurous 24%
challenging 13%
sad 13%
emotional 10%
reflective 6%
informative 3%
Pace
fast 18%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 62% | A mix: 29% | Character: 7%Strong character development?
No: 57% | It's complicated: 34% | N/A: 3% | Yes: 3%Loveable characters?
No: 65% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 7% | Yes: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 48% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 16% | Yes: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 76% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3%Average rating
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Suicide224 pages • first pub 1963 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781782273646
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Pushkin Vertigo
Publication date: 30 October 2018
Description
A dizzying tale of lust, mystery, and murder, from the beloved crime writer dubbed 'the P.D. James of Japan' The Lady Killer leads a double life in Tokyo's shadowy underworld. By day, he is a devoted husband and hard worker; by night, he cruises c...
Community Reviews Summary of 137 reviews
Moods
dark 75%
tense 37%
adventurous 24%
challenging 13%
sad 13%
emotional 10%
reflective 6%
informative 3%
Pace
fast 18%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 62% | A mix: 29% | Character: 7%Strong character development?
No: 57% | It's complicated: 34% | N/A: 3% | Yes: 3%Loveable characters?
No: 65% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 7% | Yes: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 48% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 16% | Yes: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 76% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide