Newcomer by Keigo Higashino

322 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller mysterious medium-paced
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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 Summary of 1,093 reviews

Moods

mysterious 92%
emotional 34%
reflective 28%
adventurous 21%
lighthearted 15%
tense 15%
dark 14%
hopeful 14%
sad 14%
challenging 12%
relaxing 11%
inspiring 10%
informative 8%
funny 3%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 26%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Plot: 33% | Character: 22%

Strong character development?

Yes: 46% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 5% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 54% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 58% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

4.02

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