Newcomer by Keigo Higashino

322 pages first pub 2009 (view editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller mysterious medium-paced
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Newcomer is for readers who enjoy a quietly simmering, methodical mystery that keeps the atmosphere tense but never frantic, inviting them to savor every subtle clue. If you’re the type who likes to linger in a story that feels like a slow walk through shadowed streets, where curiosity outweighs adrenaline and every turn promises a new small revelation, this book will suit you.

Description

Shortlisted for the Crime Writers’ Association International Dagger AwardSpectator Best Books of 2019‘An intriguing mashup of police procedural and golden age puzzle mystery’ GuardianInternational bestseller Keigo Higashino returns with his latest...

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Community Reviews

4.02
based on 1,947 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 90%

emotional: 34%

reflective: 27%

adventurous: 21%

lighthearted: 15%

sad: 15%

challenging: 14%

hopeful: 14%

tense: 14%

relaxing: 13%

dark: 12%

inspiring: 11%

informative: 9%

funny: 4%


Pace

20% of readers chose fast
62% of readers chose medium
17% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

35% of readers chose Plot
40% of readers chose A mix
23% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

46% of readers chose Yes
18% of readers chose Complicated
29% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
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Loveable characters?

65% of readers chose Yes
24% of readers chose Complicated
7% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

55% of readers chose Yes
6% of readers chose Complicated
31% of readers chose No
6% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

24% of readers chose Yes
15% of readers chose Complicated
55% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
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