Villain by Shūichi Yoshida

Villain

Shūichi Yoshida with Philip Gabriel (Translator)

304 pages first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction mystery dark mysterious slow-paced

Description

A young insurance saleswoman is found strangled at Mitsuse Pass. Her family and friends are shocked and terrified. The pass—which tunnels through a mountainous region of southern Japan—has an eerie history: a hideout for robbers, murderers, and gh...

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Community Reviews Summary of 62 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
mysterious 55%
sad 33%
challenging 22%
emotional 22%
reflective 22%
tense 22%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 57% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

No: 71% | Yes: 28%

Loveable characters?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 57% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 85% | No: 14%

Average rating

3.3

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