228 pages • first pub 1971 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781908524638
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Bitter Lemon Press
Publication date: 16 August 2016
Description
"A master crime writer . . . Seicho Matsumoto's thrillers dissect Japanese society."--The New York Times Book Review "A stellar psychological thriller with a surprising and immensely satisfying resolution that flows naturally from the book's compl...
Community Reviews Summary of 176 reviews
Moods
dark 75%
tense 75%
emotional 31%
reflective 12%
sad 12%
adventurous 6%
challenging 6%
Pace
medium 37%
fast 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 40% | Plot: 40% | Character: 20%Strong character development?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 12%Loveable characters?
No: 62% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 60% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 13%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Murder, InfidelityModerate
Blood, Gore, MisogynyMinor
Chronic illness, Suicide, Terminal illness
228 pages • first pub 1971 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781908524638
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Bitter Lemon Press
Publication date: 16 August 2016
Description
"A master crime writer . . . Seicho Matsumoto's thrillers dissect Japanese society."--The New York Times Book Review "A stellar psychological thriller with a surprising and immensely satisfying resolution that flows naturally from the book's compl...
Community Reviews Summary of 176 reviews
Moods
dark 75%
tense 75%
emotional 31%
reflective 12%
sad 12%
adventurous 6%
challenging 6%
Pace
medium 37%
fast 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 40% | Plot: 40% | Character: 20%Strong character development?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 12%Loveable characters?
No: 62% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 60% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 13%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Murder, InfidelityModerate
Blood, Gore, MisogynyMinor
Chronic illness, Suicide, Terminal illness