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A review by bookishplantmom
The Decagon House Murders by Yukito Ayatsuji
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
I enjoyed this a fair amount. I like the split narrative of the story and found myself engaged in the mystery. I found the tale gruesome and dark. The ending was not what I expected from a mystery novel and it fit well with this story.
Graphic: Murder and Body horror
Minor: Rape