A review by blumoonie
The Decagon House Murders by Yukito Ayatsuji

dark mysterious reflective tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

I'm at an absolute loss for words. this mystery is masterfully constructed; even the final sentence, after the reveal, had me gasping aloud and throwing my poor book across the room. the case is multi-layered, with lots of interesting key players, but the story doesn't feel heavy. often, it's actually quite upbeat, sometimes even funny in a way that connects us strongly to the main characters. the writing (translation?) style makes for a super easy read; I finished most of this in a single sitting.
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