467 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099488934
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 07 February 2008
Description
Two prostitutes are murdered in Tokyo.Twenty years previously both women were educated at the same elite school for young ladies, and had seemingly promising futures ahead of them.But in a world of dark desire and vicious ambition, for both women,...
Community Reviews Summary of 782 reviews
Moods
tense 47%
reflective 37%
challenging 35%
mysterious 35%
sad 35%
emotional 26%
adventurous 2%
inspiring 1%
Pace
medium 19%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 82% | A mix: 10% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 48% | No: 37% | Yes: 13%Loveable characters?
No: 84% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 36% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Incest, Sexual content, Sexual violenceModerate
Murder, Adult/minor relationship, PedophiliaMinor
Cancer, Fatphobia, Excrement
467 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099488934
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 07 February 2008
Description
Two prostitutes are murdered in Tokyo.Twenty years previously both women were educated at the same elite school for young ladies, and had seemingly promising futures ahead of them.But in a world of dark desire and vicious ambition, for both women,...
Community Reviews Summary of 782 reviews
Moods
tense 47%
reflective 37%
challenging 35%
mysterious 35%
sad 35%
emotional 26%
adventurous 2%
inspiring 1%
Pace
medium 19%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 82% | A mix: 10% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 48% | No: 37% | Yes: 13%Loveable characters?
No: 84% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 36% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Incest, Sexual content, Sexual violenceModerate
Murder, Adult/minor relationship, PedophiliaMinor
Cancer, Fatphobia, Excrement