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A review by theciz
Six Four by Hideo Yokoyama
challenging
dark
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
I’m not sure why this is listed as a thriller, as it’s really not, more of a slow burn bureaucratic intrigue, with a cold case mystery in the background. Luckily, I love that kind of thing, and I have a good grounding in Japanese police culture and relations with the press from reading Lady Joker relatively recently. A tolerance for overly earnest speeches about organisational pride also required.
The main character is a little all over the place, but I think it’s also quite realistic, as he’s trying to navigate a hostile hierarchy while having a low grade mental breakdown. The last minute twist in the mystery story was the first that surprised me in a while, which made a nice change. The last 80 pages are a real whirlwind, while the rest is pretty slow burn.
The main character is a little all over the place, but I think it’s also quite realistic, as he’s trying to navigate a hostile hierarchy while having a low grade mental breakdown. The last minute twist in the mystery story was the first that surprised me in a while, which made a nice change. The last 80 pages are a real whirlwind, while the rest is pretty slow burn.