The Silent Dead by Tetsuya Honda

535 pages first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller dark mysterious fast-paced

Description

When a body wrapped in a blue plastic tarp and tied up with twine is discovered by the bushes near a quiet suburban Tokyo neighborhood, Lieutenant Reiko Himekawa and her squad take the case. The victim was slaughtered brutally-his wounds are bizar...

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Community Reviews Summary of 117 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
mysterious 66%
tense 66%
challenging 33%
sad 16%

Pace

fast 57%
medium 42%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 80% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 80% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | Yes: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%

Average rating

3.31

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