The Village of Eight Graves by Seishi Yokomizo

The Village of Eight Graves

Detective Kosuke Kindaichi #3

Seishi Yokomizo

11 hours, 30 minutes • first pub 1949 (editions) user-added

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 ta...

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Community Reviews Summary of 397 reviews

Moods

mysterious 96%
adventurous 61%
dark 49%
tense 49%
sad 12%
emotional 9%
challenging 8%
reflective 4%
lighthearted 2%
funny 1%
hopeful 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 59%
fast 27%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 59% | A mix: 36% | Character: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 47% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 34% | No: 27% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 56% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 10% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 44% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.74

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