The Black Lizard and Beast in the Shadows by Edogawa Rampo

The Black Lizard and Beast in the Shadows

Edogawa Rampo with Ian Hughes (Translator)

302 pages missing pub info (editions)

fiction classics horror mystery adventurous mysterious fast-paced

Description

Two Golden Age classics from Japan's grand master of mystery. Edogawa Rampo (pseudonym of Hirai Taro, 1894-1965) is the acknowledged grand master of Japan's golden age of crime and mystery fiction. In the early part of his career, he created the J...

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Community Reviews Summary of 37 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
mysterious 100%
adventurous 40%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 60% | A mix: 40%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

Average rating

3.66

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