The Village of Eight Graves by Seishi Yokomizo

The Village of Eight Graves

Detective Kosuke Kindaichi #3

Seishi Yokomizo with Bryan Karetnyk (Translator)

349 pages • first pub 1949 (editions)

fiction crime mystery mysterious medium-paced
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The third title in Japan’s most popular murder mystery series — after The Honjin Murders and The Inugami Curse — fiendish classics featuring investigator Kosuke Kindaichi. Nestled deep in the mist-shrouded mountains, The Village of Eight Graves ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 561 reviews

Moods

mysterious 95%
adventurous 61%
dark 50%
tense 49%
sad 11%
challenging 10%
emotional 10%
reflective 4%
lighthearted 2%
funny 1%
hopeful 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 27%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 59% | A mix: 35% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 45% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 27% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 56% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 8% | It's complicated: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 44% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.72

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