Shinju by Laura Joh Rowland

448 pages first pub 1994 (editions)

fiction historical mystery dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

When beautiful, wealthy Yukiko and low-born artist Noriyoshi are found drowned together in a shinju, or ritual double suicide, everyone believes the culprit was forbidden love. Everyone but newly appointed yoriki Sano Ichiro.Despite the official ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 254 reviews

Moods

mysterious 83%
adventurous 66%
dark 33%
challenging 16%
informative 16%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 33%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 75% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 60% | No: 20% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 75% | No: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | No: 40%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%

Average rating

3.73

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