A review by stories_of_the_soul27
The Village of Eight Graves by Seishi Yokomizo

dark mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.75

This book is perfect to read in a cold and dark day because the atmosphere created in this book is truly tremendous. The backstory is horrific and also murders upon murders upon murders keep on happening so in short everything that a mystery lover wants. The climax however is predictable if you are a voracious mystery reader. Also we see so less of Kindaichi as a detective that it sometimes feels a drag. But nevertheless it amounts to a great read. 
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