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The Decagon House Murders
by Yukito Ayatsuji
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I feel like if I'd thought about it a little bit longer, I probably could have figured it out, but the twist did take me by surprise. The beginning of this felt very slow to me, however, and I almost gave up on reading it. The story switches between the group that goes to the island, and a smaller group on the mainland that is trying to figure out what actually happened on the island six months ago. Both parts had interesting moments, and I ultimately did enjoy the story overall, but I don't think it's one that will stick with me.
Despite the fact that we spend around 25% just following these different characters around and watching their interactions, I feel like we're kept at a distance from really getting to know them, which means I also didn't feel much when they started dropping dead. This might just be because of how it's written, and it's something I often notice when it comes to Japanese fiction. If you tend to enjoy Japanese fiction, then it probably won't bother you.
Despite the fact that we spend around 25% just following these different characters around and watching their interactions, I feel like we're kept at a distance from really getting to know them, which means I also didn't feel much when they started dropping dead. This might just be because of how it's written, and it's something I often notice when it comes to Japanese fiction. If you tend to enjoy Japanese fiction, then it probably won't bother you.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Rape, Suicide