The Graveyard Apartment by Mariko Koike

The Graveyard Apartment

Mariko Koike with Deborah Boliver Boehm (Translator)

336 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)

fiction horror mystery dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Description

One of the most popular writers working in Japan today, Mariko Koike is a recognized master of detective fiction and horror writing. Known in particular for her hybrid works that blend these styles with elements of romance, The Graveyard Apartment...

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Community Reviews Summary of 567 reviews

Moods

dark 86%
mysterious 83%
tense 75%
sad 22%
emotional 21%
challenging 10%
reflective 7%
adventurous 4%
funny 1%
hopeful 1%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 33%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 55% | A mix: 30% | Character: 13%

Strong character development?

No: 70% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 43% | No: 43% | Yes: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 65% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 37% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.25

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