The Inugami Curse by Seishi Yokomizo

The Inugami Curse

Detective Kosuke Kindaichi #4

Seishi Yokomizo with Yumiko Yamakazi (Translator)

fiction mystery dark mysterious medium-paced

320 pages | first published 1950

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A fiendish classic murder mystery, from one of Japan's greatest crime writers, featuring the country's best-loved detectiveIn 1940s Japan, the wealthy head of the Inugami clan dies, and his family eagerly await the reading of the will. But no soon...
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Summary of 448 reviews

Moods

mysterious 93%
dark 66%
tense 45%
adventurous 27%
challenging 15%
sad 11%
emotional 9%
funny 8%
reflective 6%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 52%
fast 34%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 66% | A mix: 27% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

No: 70% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

No: 59% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 54% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 56% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.77

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