Reviews tagging 'Suicide'

Cuda za rogiem by Keigo Higashino

18 reviews

halfcactus's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful mysterious sad

3.5

Historical fantasy novel that reflects the state of Japan's economy from 1980 to 2012: a magical mailbox creates a bubble in time that connects past and present with letters. As more letters appear, you see how the characters' lives intersect. The convergence point is very moving!

Content notes: contains themes of death, suicide, aging parents

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Suicide

kaneebli's review against another edition

hopeful mysterious reflective medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Suicide, Death of parent, and Fire/Fire injury

Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Cancer, and Eating disorder

atamano's review against another edition

mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Sexism, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, and Abandonment

Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Suicide, Terminal illness, and Alcohol

ammireads's review against another edition

emotional inspiring mysterious reflective fast-paced

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

5.0

an easy read although the timeline can get a bit confusing at times. the book throws you right in the middle of the story with no prior instructions and for each chapter you’re simply on a ride following the thread that connects each and every person together. you’re not following 1 character but rather the unbelievable string of fate that brings it all together. it’s a very beautiful story, each chapter like a puzzle piece that helps you fully understand the big picture. you won’t truly understand this book until you reach the end. made me tear up a few times, it’s definitely worth reading  

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Suicide and Suicide attempt

fluture's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-paced

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

5.0

This book basically shows us that everyone–no matter from what background you came from–has the right to choose whether you will follow an advice or to do the opposite, to choose a new path or stay in your path, to let go or not to let go, and it's also your choice to regret or not to regret the decisions that you have made. Life is basically a table full of platters with various kind of dishes that are free for you to take, to taste, or to keep. We all have the chance to create a better future for ourselves, no matter how cruel the past was. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny, Suicide, and Death of parent

Moderate: Chronic illness, Death, and Sexism

Minor: Child abuse, Infidelity, and Car accident

mezzythedragon's review against another edition

hopeful inspiring mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix

3.75

Definitely one of the most unique books I’ve read thus far. I’ve liked Keigo Higashino since “The Devotion of Suspect X,” though his other mysteries didn’t quite compare.

Yet, this book made me see again why he’s a great storyteller. I like how all the stories of the characters are tied together, the time traveling, and how everything comes full circle. That ending!

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Content Warnings

Minor: Ableism, Misogyny, Suicide, Car accident, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury

readkayasa's review against another edition

adventurous inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Suicide

bexi's review against another edition

emotional hopeful mysterious reflective medium-paced

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

3.75

It was really clever how the author weaved all of the storylines together. You definitely have to pay attention while reading this book. I think I would've enjoyed it more if I wasn't in the middle of a reading slump.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Fire/Fire injury

Moderate: Death, Misogyny, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Terminal illness, and Death of parent

Minor: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Self harm, and Blood

isarza's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective medium-paced

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

3.0

I was expecting a little more. I like how everything seems to be connected and I usually enjoy magical realism but the last story was a little too long and I got bored. The end was a little underwhelming. 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Child abuse, Sexism, Suicide, and Fire/Fire injury

serendipity421's review against another edition

dark emotional inspiring lighthearted mysterious sad medium-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Suicide, Suicide attempt, and Fire/Fire injury

Moderate: Grief and Car accident

Minor: Alcohol