A review by rooy_soga
The Tokyo Zodiac Murders by Sōji Shimada

adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

  • The build-up is excellent, but the reveal is less.
  • Pros: excellent misdirection, unpredictable ending.
  • Cons: unnecessarily complicated, weak motive, unsatisfied reveal.