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352 pages • first pub 1961 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781569470190
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Soho Crime
Publication date: 01 July 2003
Description
In the wee hours of a 1960s Tokyo morning, a dead body is found under the rails of a train, and the victim's face is so badly damaged that police have a hard time figuring out the victim's identity. Only two clues surface: an old man, overheard ta...
Community Reviews Summary of 121 reviews
Moods
challenging 22%
dark 22%
reflective 22%
tense 22%
adventurous 11%
informative 11%
relaxing 11%
Pace
medium 50%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 62% | A mix: 37%Strong character development?
No: 71% | It's complicated: 28%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | N/A: 12% | Yes: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 42% | Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 83% | N/A: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
MiscarriageModerate
Murder, Pregnancy, SuicideMinor
Abortion
352 pages • first pub 1961 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781569470190
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Soho Crime
Publication date: 01 July 2003
Description
In the wee hours of a 1960s Tokyo morning, a dead body is found under the rails of a train, and the victim's face is so badly damaged that police have a hard time figuring out the victim's identity. Only two clues surface: an old man, overheard ta...
Community Reviews Summary of 121 reviews
Moods
challenging 22%
dark 22%
reflective 22%
tense 22%
adventurous 11%
informative 11%
relaxing 11%
Pace
medium 50%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 62% | A mix: 37%Strong character development?
No: 71% | It's complicated: 28%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | N/A: 12% | Yes: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 42% | Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 83% | N/A: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
MiscarriageModerate
Murder, Pregnancy, SuicideMinor
Abortion