The Silent Dead by Tetsuya Honda

304 pages first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller dark mysterious fast-paced

Description

When a body wrapped in a blue plastic tarp and tied up with twine is discovered by the bushes near a quiet suburban Tokyo neighborhood, Lieutenant Reiko Himekawa and her squad take the case. The victim was slaughtered brutally-his wounds are bizar...

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Community Reviews Summary of 119 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
mysterious 71%
tense 57%
challenging 28%
sad 14%

Pace

fast 62%
medium 37%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Plot: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 83% | Yes: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16%

Average rating

3.31

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