Newcomer by Keigo Higashino

Newcomer

Kyoichiro Kaga #8

Keigo Higashino

352 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction crime mystery mysterious medium-paced

Description

Part Sherlock Holmes, part Harry Bosch, Higashino's hero is a quietly majestic force to be reckoned with. --Kirkus, starred review International bestseller Keigo Higashino returns with his latest mindbender--Newcomer--as newly transferred Tokyo P...

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Community Reviews Summary of 635 reviews

Moods

mysterious 93%
reflective 34%
emotional 24%
adventurous 21%
lighthearted 19%
hopeful 16%
tense 12%
sad 11%
dark 10%
challenging 7%
relaxing 7%
inspiring 6%
informative 3%
funny 2%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 28%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 45% | Plot: 28% | Character: 26%

Strong character development?

Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 27% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 1% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 56% | No: 33% | N/A: 6% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 59% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.0

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