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99 reviews
The Honjin Murders by Seishi Yokomizo
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Crier's War by Nina Varela
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
not sure if i would read the second book
Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
The Memory Police by Yōko Ogawa
dark
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
黄金台 Golden Stage by 苍梧宾白
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
came for the court politics but ended up liking the romance plot more
Peril at End House by Agatha Christie
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.0
Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky
challenging
dark
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
3.0
Elektra by Jennifer Saint
dark
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5