247 pages • first pub 1981 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781782271420
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Pushkin Vertigo
Publication date: 17 September 2015
Description
A bestselling and internationally-acclaimed masterpiece of the locked-room mystery genreJapan, 1936. An old eccentric artist living with seven women has been found dead- in a room locked from the inside. His diaries reveal alchemy, astrology and a...
Community Reviews Summary of 770 reviews
Moods
dark 71%
challenging 45%
adventurous 29%
tense 22%
emotional 9%
informative 9%
reflective 5%
funny 4%
sad 4%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 29%
fast 27%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 70% | A mix: 21% | Character: 6%Strong character development?
No: 61% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 13% | Yes: 5%Loveable characters?
No: 34% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 58% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 51% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Death, GoreModerate
Suicide, Sexual assault, Body horrorMinor
Rape, Emotional abuse, Misogyny
247 pages • first pub 1981 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781782271420
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Pushkin Vertigo
Publication date: 17 September 2015
Description
A bestselling and internationally-acclaimed masterpiece of the locked-room mystery genreJapan, 1936. An old eccentric artist living with seven women has been found dead- in a room locked from the inside. His diaries reveal alchemy, astrology and a...
Community Reviews Summary of 770 reviews
Moods
dark 71%
challenging 45%
adventurous 29%
tense 22%
emotional 9%
informative 9%
reflective 5%
funny 4%
sad 4%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 29%
fast 27%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 70% | A mix: 21% | Character: 6%Strong character development?
No: 61% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 13% | Yes: 5%Loveable characters?
No: 34% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 58% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 51% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Death, GoreModerate
Suicide, Sexual assault, Body horrorMinor
Rape, Emotional abuse, Misogyny