A review by alibi313
Newcomer by Keigo Higashino

challenging lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

I like the way this author has the detective character solve little mysteries on the road to unraveling the central murder mystery. However, the translation is quite clunky and the audiobook narration is wooden and not a particularly fun listen. I might’ve given the print version a slightly higher rating, and the book is undoubtedly better in its original language, as the construction of the plot is quite inventive.