The Decagon House Murders by Yukito Ayatsuji

The Decagon House Murders

Yukito Ayatsuji with Hong-Li Wong (Translator)

fiction mystery dark mysterious medium-paced

288 pages | first published 1987

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A hugely enjoyable, page-turning murder mystery with one of the best and most-satisfying conclusions you'll ever read: clever enough that you're unlikely to guess it, but simple enough that you'll kick yourself when it's revealed. That's what has ...
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Summary of 1386 reviews

Moods

mysterious 96%
dark 73%
tense 62%
adventurous 23%
challenging 13%
emotional 7%
sad 7%
reflective 3%

Pace

medium 52%
fast 41%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 74% | A mix: 19% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 72% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 54% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 48% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.88

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