Reviews

The Case Files of Jeweler Richard (Light Novel) Vol. 3 by Nanako Tsujimura

rhiannon_burden's review

informative inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Chronic illness

chloe_reyes's review

emotional funny informative inspiring mysterious relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

WHAT WHAT WHAT WHAT


Backstory crumbs from Richard in this one! Richard was projecting so hard man, like, I know you're hiding something from Seigi!! Mr. Homura was also saying something about it, too. I don't think I was as satisfied with this volume, but I like the direction it's going in.

joonjxne's review

emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-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

5.0

books_and_cha's review

3.0

If there are stones that had a special effect when they’re given as a gift, I think you could say the same for human kindness—just like how the person you like telling you they love you can have a special effect on you.

I don't know how to feel about this installment in the series. I liked the different cases, except for perhaps the last one. We definitely see more progress in terms of Richard and Seigi's relationship. The two are obviously fond of one another, and there are multiple instances throughout the book where people believe they're together.

I liked that we see more of Richard here. Instead of being annoyed or simply beautiful, we see him treat Seigi with softness, get defensive, even angry. He's slowly opening up more and more, and Seigi savors every new closeness in their friendship.

That being said, Seigi still describes his feelings for Richard as mostly gratitude towards an elder brother. This is the same person who thinks time stops when Richard smiles at him, mind you. Seigi's feelings for Tanimoto are still strong, and while one of the focuses of this book seems like a final resolution to Seigi and Tanimoto's will they/won't they friendship, the possibility of two of them dating remains woefully unresolved.

Spoiler

I was happy to see what seems to be Tanimoto being on the asexual spectrum explored, but even that was not treated well. We get hints of her being somewhere on the spectrum, and while Seigi initially - and rightly, in my opinion - chooses to respect that, Richard pushes him to confess (possibly because he was planning on leaving the country, and thought it would do good to have Seigi settled). Tanimoto's asexuality is then left hanging and she says she'll give romantic love a chance in the future. Ugh.

Overall, a fun but unsatisfying read. Hopefully the next one is more fulfilling.

skys's review

slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

Unlike the previous two books, this has more focus on Richard and Seigi and I am very excited to see how they develop! 

The cases in this book was less dry and there was less gemstone history. I actually appreciate that. Honestly though, I still find the cases forgettable. The first story was about a husband and wife, um, I don't understand what the lesson is. And then the second story worth the conman ended with not much of a consequence. I was surprised when it wrapped up. And packed up. 

Story got better starting with he third story be sure that was when Richard's story began and there were more hints. I am willing to continue the series only to find out more about them. I really don't care much about the cases.

glossworld's review

emotional lighthearted mysterious reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

richard can finally say he is more than a pretty face

stellar_nebula's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny medium-paced

4.0

linanord's review

challenging emotional informative inspiring mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

shmarr's review

challenging emotional funny hopeful informative mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

txbularxsa's review

5.0

oh god. it's been about 2 years since i last read this novel (when i translated it from japanese before there was an english license) and LORD, i forgot how painful this one was at times. cannot wait for novel 4 to be released in english - it's my favorite from the first part of the series