The Village of Eight Graves by Seishi Yokomizo

The Village of Eight Graves

Detective Kosuke Kindaichi #3

Seishi Yokomizo with Bryan Karetnyk (Translator)

349 pages • first pub 1949 (editions)

fiction crime mystery mysterious medium-paced

Description

The third title in Japan’s most popular murder mystery series — after The Honjin Murders and The Inugami Curse — fiendish classics featuring investigator Kosuke Kindaichi. Nestled deep in the mist-shrouded mountains, The Village of Eight Graves ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 251 reviews

Moods

mysterious 95%
adventurous 64%
tense 52%
dark 50%
sad 13%
emotional 10%
challenging 7%
reflective 4%
funny 1%
hopeful 1%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 59%
fast 27%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 51% | A mix: 44% | Character: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 49% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 33% | No: 24% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 57% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 10% | It's complicated: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 45% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.73

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