480 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780553824858
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Bantam
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Like the thrillers of Thomas Harris and Philip Kerr, Mo Hayder's riveting new novel animates the dark corners of modern history. The solitary Englishwoman Grey comes to Japan looking for a rare piece of footage that is said to document a particula...
Community Reviews Summary of 709 reviews
Moods
mysterious 64%
tense 64%
sad 53%
emotional 42%
challenging 27%
informative 11%
reflective 10%
adventurous 9%
hopeful 1%
Pace
slow 40%
fast 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 55% | Plot: 27% | Character: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 20%Loveable characters?
No: 48% | It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 76% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, War, GenocideModerate
Rape, Forced institutionalization, CannibalismMinor
Animal cruelty, Animal death, Sexual violence480 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780553824858
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Bantam
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Like the thrillers of Thomas Harris and Philip Kerr, Mo Hayder's riveting new novel animates the dark corners of modern history. The solitary Englishwoman Grey comes to Japan looking for a rare piece of footage that is said to document a particula...
Community Reviews Summary of 709 reviews
Moods
mysterious 64%
tense 64%
sad 53%
emotional 42%
challenging 27%
informative 11%
reflective 10%
adventurous 9%
hopeful 1%
Pace
slow 40%
fast 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 55% | Plot: 27% | Character: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 20%Loveable characters?
No: 48% | It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 76% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, War, GenocideModerate
Rape, Forced institutionalization, CannibalismMinor
Animal cruelty, Animal death, Sexual violence