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A review by micasa
Black Showman dan Pembunuhan di Kota Tak Bernama by Keigo Higashino
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
God. OH MY GOD.
now, how do I start reviewing this?
okay, first let me tell you i've never had any expectations when reading Keigo's books because he always creates THE MOST DRAMATIC TURN OF EVENTS. if you said plot twist well he said "girl, let me add more" (dropping all the TWISTS like he's breathing). and that's why I LOVEEEE reading all his novels.
and second, like most of all his novels, this mystery and murder and crime and the bloody plotline revolves around ordinary people with PASSION. i assume he love to wrote some nerd doing shitty things and still like ... acting nonchalant after some mysterious events happening?? HOW CAN THEY OMG?? but hey, that's exactly what makes his book interesting.
so, to sum up in this book a magician appear after his brother's got murdered in their hometown and so when he come back home he also meets her niece (who's still in shocked bc her father suddenly die) after a very long time. together, they solved the murder mystery. you guys will say "BOORIIIINGGG" while reading some early chapters (honestly, me too.) but worry not, Keigo will entertained us with his writing abt the characters's personalities. so this is why when you read the ending, everything gets more and more interesting like you're actually involved in their schemes!! like you're part of them!! you would be "GIRL WHO ARE YOU CHEATING WITH?? OMG I DIDN'T SEE THAT COMING???!!! BUT LIKEEE???? GIRLLL HAVE SOME SHAMEE"
that's why there's 516 pages of the story!! it needed, trust me. it took me a week to ATE the whole book :) i'm totally enjoying the plotline!! 😉😉
okay, i'm aware my review will be biased (since i'm a fan of his works), so let me say that some people will find this book quite frustrating bc the FL did nothing but watching (exactly like us, readers) her uncle solving all the mystery. but trust me, it's worth to read. and to be fair, i think this concept of not doing anything was intended bc as you see the ML is a magician and guess what kind of tricks he used to solve some mysteries?? WE. DON'T. KNOW. a magician tells no secret, guys!! that's why!! so, just enjoy the show!!! 🤫🤫🤫🤫
(i still had a few more pages left, so let me finished it and come back to tell you some more)
I'M BACCK. i got the closure i want. and it's an open ending. so, readers can assume whatever they want. good job Keigo Higashino-san for left me hanging like a wet towel. thankyou.
OH. for the third point, if you realize one or two thing, Keigo have this tendency to write about morally grey characters. imo, he implies that we need to be careful and not making a quick judgment towards others. be suspicious with everyone and everything. live with your unidentified fear. (well, not that extreme actually)
THAT'S ALL. 👏🏻
my final rating is 4.75 and that's because i'm still a bit unsure and confused (or maybe it's because i'm not that smart) with some details that happening in the story. but if you're looking for a book who told a story about a creator and what's the truth behind their spectacular works, you should definitely grab and READ this one!! 🍻🍻🍻
now, how do I start reviewing this?
okay, first let me tell you i've never had any expectations when reading Keigo's books because he always creates THE MOST DRAMATIC TURN OF EVENTS. if you said plot twist well he said "girl, let me add more" (dropping all the TWISTS like he's breathing). and that's why I LOVEEEE reading all his novels.
and second, like most of all his novels, this mystery and murder and crime and the bloody plotline revolves around ordinary people with PASSION. i assume he love to wrote some nerd doing shitty things and still like ... acting nonchalant after some mysterious events happening?? HOW CAN THEY OMG?? but hey, that's exactly what makes his book interesting.
so, to sum up in this book a magician appear after his brother's got murdered in their hometown and so when he come back home he also meets her niece (who's still in shocked bc her father suddenly die) after a very long time. together, they solved the murder mystery. you guys will say "BOORIIIINGGG" while reading some early chapters (honestly, me too.) but worry not, Keigo will entertained us with his writing abt the characters's personalities. so this is why when you read the ending, everything gets more and more interesting like you're actually involved in their schemes!! like you're part of them!!
that's why there's 516 pages of the story!! it needed, trust me. it took me a week to ATE the whole book :) i'm totally enjoying the plotline!! 😉😉
okay, i'm aware my review will be biased (since i'm a fan of his works), so let me say that some people will find this book quite frustrating bc the FL did nothing but watching (exactly like us, readers) her uncle solving all the mystery. but trust me, it's worth to read. and to be fair, i think this concept of not doing anything was intended bc as you see the ML is a magician and guess what kind of tricks he used to solve some mysteries?? WE. DON'T. KNOW. a magician tells no secret, guys!! that's why!! so, just enjoy the show!!! 🤫🤫🤫🤫
(i still had a few more pages left, so let me finished it and come back to tell you some more)
I'M BACCK. i got the closure i want. and it's an open ending. so, readers can assume whatever they want. good job Keigo Higashino-san for left me hanging like a wet towel. thankyou.
OH. for the third point, if you realize one or two thing, Keigo have this tendency to write about morally grey characters. imo, he implies that we need to be careful and not making a quick judgment towards others. be suspicious with everyone and everything. live with your unidentified fear. (well, not that extreme actually)
THAT'S ALL. 👏🏻
my final rating is 4.75 and that's because i'm still a bit unsure and confused (or maybe it's because i'm not that smart) with some details that happening in the story. but if you're looking for a book who told a story about a creator and what's the truth behind their spectacular works, you should definitely grab and READ this one!! 🍻🍻🍻
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror and Murder