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lampbee's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Really sucked in by this one - Very Columbo-esque in that we know who did it and we know why but we don’t know if / how they’ll get away with it. I find that much more interesting than a mystery where you’re treated like the investigator and have no sense of dramatic irony
There was a sort of “you’ll never guess it” twist but it felt earned, I really enjoyed this one :) No stone unturned and a lot of tension and suspicion going around the entire time.
There was a sort of “you’ll never guess it” twist but it felt earned, I really enjoyed this one :) No stone unturned and a lot of tension and suspicion going around the entire time.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Suicide attempt, and Murder
Moderate: Gore and Self harm
I felt that the wholemoonworld3's review
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
5.0
simply: wow.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts and Suicide attempt
arkindstone's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Never thought that a mystery book could broke my heart into pieces.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide attempt and Murder
Minor: Suicide attempt
maryamlovesblue's review against another edition
dark
tense
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? No
3.5
A nice read! Couldn’t put it down at moments but it took some time for the plot to thicken hence why i rated it 3.5! Like i almost dropped it at one point but im so glad i decided otherwise
Content Warnings
Moderate: Murder
Minor: Domestic abuse and Suicide attempt
growintogardens's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Well written and interesting. The mix of character development and plot was solid, and I had conflicting feelings for the main characters throughout.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Death, Domestic abuse, Toxic relationship, Violence, Stalking, Suicide attempt, and Toxic friendship
schadenfreudes's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
The first book of Keigo-sensei that I read. Like most Japanese writing, this book also has a poignant story with a tinge of sadness. The crime story was very realistic and the characters are brilliantly designed. Kudos to Keigo Higashino. I will read more of his books.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Suicide attempt, and Murder
filmcritic23's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
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? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Physical abuse, Suicide attempt, and Murder
Minor: Domestic abuse
thesapphiccelticbookworm's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Suicidal thoughts, Stalking, Suicide attempt, and Murder
Moderate: Domestic abuse
headliner's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
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? No
5.0
Baginya, Yasuko dan Misato merupakan dua titik yang menghubungkannya dengan dunia. Keajaiban.
Buku ini ditulis dengan sangat rapi dan beruntut. Membuatku selalu penasaran dengan kelanjutan dari kalimat terakhir pada setiap halamannya.
Bagiku cerita dalam buku ini sangat beragam. Pertemanan, kehidupan bertetangga, nostalgia masa lalu, kehidupan, karir, pendidikan, keluarga, semuanya menjadi satu.
Kita disuguhkan siapa tersangkanya dan cerita selanjutnya menjelaskan bagaimana para detektif berusaha menemukan serta menangkap siapa orang di balik kasus itu. Beragam alibi yang diberikan membuatku ikut terhanyut dan merasa tertipu. WAAAARGH.
Namun, personal opinion pada sebagian halaman ada kalimat yang spasi antar katanya gak beraturan. Bahkan menempel jadi sangat mepet dan cukup mengganggu. Yang lain, top!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide attempt
fluture's review against another edition
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? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Keigo never failed in writing a story that feels close to reality. The story of this book shows that there's no one in this world who can bare the feeling of guilt. It's important to remember it's never a clever move to sacrifice yourself for other person, no matter how much you love them. I can certainly feel the pain of Mr. X in the end.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Suicide attempt, and Murder
Moderate: Misogyny, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, and Stalking