A review by jedbird
The Enigma of Room 622 by Joël Dicker

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

1.0

I read this for a challenge that asked for a mystery or thriller in translation. Had it not been for this challenge, I wouldn't have bothered finishing this book. The translation seemed off, but I think it is just a bad book. The characters are all inane and frequently in hysterics. The narrative veers around in time and lurches from one POV to the other without warning. The mystery was unbelievable and I couldn't care about its resolution. I hated this.