The Master Key by Masako Togawa

The Master Key

Masako Togawa with Simon Grove (Translator)

192 pages • first pub 1962 (editions)

fiction crime mystery dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Description

The prize-winning debut mystery from one of Japan's best-loved crime writers The K Apartments for Ladies are occupied by over one hundred unmarried women, once young and lively, now grown and old--and in some cases, evil. Their residence conceals ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 278 reviews

Moods

mysterious 91%
dark 68%
tense 41%
adventurous 12%
sad 10%
emotional 9%
reflective 9%
challenging 8%
lighthearted 2%
funny 1%
hopeful 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 54%
fast 31%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 61% | Plot: 20% | Character: 18%

Strong character development?

No: 53% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 17%

Loveable characters?

No: 65% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 45% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 12% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.65

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