Newcomer by Keigo Higashino

Newcomer

Kyoichiro Kaga #8

Keigo Higashino with Giles Murray

320 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 628 reviews

Moods

mysterious 93%
reflective 35%
emotional 25%
adventurous 19%
lighthearted 19%
hopeful 17%
sad 11%
tense 11%
dark 10%
challenging 7%
relaxing 7%
inspiring 6%
informative 3%
funny 2%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 27%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Character: 26% | Plot: 26%

Strong character development?

Yes: 42% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 55% | No: 33% | N/A: 6% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 58% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.01

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