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228 pages • first pub 1971 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781908524638
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Bitter Lemon Press
Publication date: 16 August 2016
Description
"A master crime writer . . . Seicho Matsumoto's thrillers dissect Japanese society."--The New York Times Book Review "A stellar psychological thriller with a surprising and immensely satisfying resolution that flows naturally from the book's compl...
Community Reviews Summary of 261 reviews
Moods
tense 73%
dark 63%
emotional 20%
reflective 16%
adventurous 10%
sad 10%
challenging 6%
Pace
slow 34%
fast 21%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 34% | Plot: 34% | Character: 31%Strong character development?
No: 62% | It's complicated: 24% | Yes: 13%Loveable characters?
No: 74% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 92% | It's complicated: 3% | Yes: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 67% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Murder, InfidelityModerate
Misogyny, Blood, GoreMinor
Chronic illness, Suicide, Terminal illness228 pages • first pub 1971 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781908524638
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Bitter Lemon Press
Publication date: 16 August 2016
Description
"A master crime writer . . . Seicho Matsumoto's thrillers dissect Japanese society."--The New York Times Book Review "A stellar psychological thriller with a surprising and immensely satisfying resolution that flows naturally from the book's compl...
Community Reviews Summary of 261 reviews
Moods
tense 73%
dark 63%
emotional 20%
reflective 16%
adventurous 10%
sad 10%
challenging 6%
Pace
slow 34%
fast 21%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 34% | Plot: 34% | Character: 31%Strong character development?
No: 62% | It's complicated: 24% | Yes: 13%Loveable characters?
No: 74% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 92% | It's complicated: 3% | Yes: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 67% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Murder, InfidelityModerate
Misogyny, Blood, GoreMinor
Chronic illness, Suicide, Terminal illness