In Black and White by Jun'ichirō Tanizaki

In Black and White

Jun'ichirō Tanizaki with Phyllis I. Lyons (Translator)

232 pages first pub 1928 (editions)

fiction mystery adventurous dark mysterious slow-paced
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Jun'ichirō Tanizaki's In Black and White is a literary murder mystery in which the lines between fiction and reality are blurred. The writer Mizuno has penned a story about the perfect murder. His fictional victim is modeled on an acquaintance, a ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 43 reviews

Moods

dark 83%
mysterious 50%
adventurous 33%
challenging 33%
funny 33%
tense 33%
lighthearted 16%
reflective 16%

Pace

slow 75%
medium 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Loveable characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 20% | Yes: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | N/A: 20%

Average rating

3.58

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