新参者 Shinzanmono by Keigo Higashino, 東野 圭吾

348 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction crime mystery mysterious medium-paced

Description

日本橋。江戸の匂いも残るこの町の一角で発見された、ひとり暮らしの四十代女性の絞殺死体。「どうして、あんなにいい人が…」周囲がこう声を重ねる彼女の身に何が起きていたのか。着任したばかりの刑事・加賀恭一郎は、事件の謎を解き明かすため、未知の土地を歩き回る。

Community Reviews Summary of 659 reviews

Moods

mysterious 93%
reflective 34%
emotional 26%
adventurous 21%
lighthearted 20%
hopeful 17%
sad 13%
tense 12%
challenging 9%
dark 9%
relaxing 9%
inspiring 8%
informative 4%
funny 2%

Pace

medium 56%
fast 28%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 47% | Plot: 27% | Character: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 26% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 1% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 56% | No: 32% | N/A: 5% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 60% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.0

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