A review by readivine
The Name of the Game is a Kidnapping by Keigo Higashino

4.0

“There is no greater bore than perfection.” --The Most Dangerous Game by Richard Connell

This may not be my most favorite book from Keigo Higashino, but it definitely is still gripping and surprising as ever. The excitement may take a while but once you get over the 40% marker everything will just zoom by. I also love the plot twist here!!!

Keigo Higashino is definitely my favorite author this year and I only have two translated works left to read from him! What I love about his works is that each one gives you a different flavor but you'll definitely taste the familiarity present in it as well. I love the fact that he experiments with the structure of his plots in every book and its straightforward prose remains magnetic.

The Name of the Game is Kidnapping might not be my most favorite from him because I have no emotional attachment to the characters as opposed to his other works (in which I cried or really cared for the cast). However, the fact remains that this one is still an enjoyable and quick read to satisfy the readers' cravings for murder mystery.