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192 pages • first pub 1962 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781782277729
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Pushkin Vertigo
Publication date: 02 December 2021
Description
The prize-winning debut mystery from one of Japan's best-loved crime writers The K Apartments for Ladies are occupied by over one hundred unmarried women, once young and lively, now grown and old--and in some cases, evil. Their residence conceals ...
Community Reviews Summary of 363 reviews
Moods
dark 67%
tense 41%
reflective 12%
adventurous 11%
emotional 10%
sad 10%
challenging 6%
funny 4%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 2%
hopeful 1%
Pace
fast 31%
slow 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 55% | Plot: 25% | Character: 19%Strong character development?
No: 54% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 55% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 42% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 13% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Kidnapping, AbleismModerate
Murder, Fire/Fire injury, SuicideMinor
Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Death192 pages • first pub 1962 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781782277729
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Pushkin Vertigo
Publication date: 02 December 2021
Description
The prize-winning debut mystery from one of Japan's best-loved crime writers The K Apartments for Ladies are occupied by over one hundred unmarried women, once young and lively, now grown and old--and in some cases, evil. Their residence conceals ...
Community Reviews Summary of 363 reviews
Moods
dark 67%
tense 41%
reflective 12%
adventurous 11%
emotional 10%
sad 10%
challenging 6%
funny 4%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 2%
hopeful 1%
Pace
fast 31%
slow 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 55% | Plot: 25% | Character: 19%Strong character development?
No: 54% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 55% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 42% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 13% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Kidnapping, AbleismModerate
Murder, Fire/Fire injury, SuicideMinor
Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Death