The Honjin Murders by Seishi Yokomizo

The Honjin Murders

Detective Kosuke Kindaichi #1

Seishi Yokomizo with Louise Heal Kawai (Translator)

fiction crime mystery mysterious fast-paced

192 pages | first published 1973

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In the winter of 1937, the village of Okamura is abuzz with excitement over the forthcoming wedding of a son of the grand Ichiyanagi family. But amid the gossip over the approaching festivities, there is also a worrying rumour - it seems a siniste...
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Moods

mysterious 95%
dark 50%
tense 29%
adventurous 18%
challenging 16%
sad 7%
reflective 6%
informative 5%
lighthearted 4%
funny 3%
relaxing 3%
emotional 2%

Pace

fast 54%
medium 36%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 82% | A mix: 15% | Character: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 72% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

No: 41% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 54% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 51% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 2%

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3.65

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