fatima_bakhaeva's reviews
9 reviews

The Devil's Flute Murders by Seishi Yokomizo

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

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

3.75

The Inugami Curse by Seishi Yokomizo

dark mysterious medium-paced

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

4.0

The World Of The Jinn & Devils by

informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

5.0

Death on Gokumon Island by Seishi Yokomizo

adventurous mysterious fast-paced

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

3.25

This is the third book I've read from Seishi Yokomizo.  Eventough I don't find the plot spectacular, I'm still captivated by the storytelling. It is easy to see the scenarios in my head, which I find more difficult with other books. 
In contrast to the Honjin Murders and The Village of Eight Graves, this one was told mostly from the detective's perspective, which I enjoyed more. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Misogyny

The Village of Eight Graves by Seishi Yokomizo

adventurous mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

The Honjin Murders by Seishi Yokomizo

lighthearted mysterious relaxing fast-paced

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

4.5

Piranesi by Susanna Clarke

mysterious relaxing slow-paced

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

4.0

The first quarter of the book is slow-paced. The main focus is world building. Once a new character was introduced, the world and the main character started to change. 

I enjoyed the the reading journey but I wish the ending was less rushed. 

I wish we got to know more about how his return was perceived. By him and others. Just a little information on the first few days of his return and his reaction to the real world that he forgot

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Content Warnings

Minor: Gaslighting

Half a Soul by Olivia Atwater

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.75

I loved this book! I was hooked from the start and there were moments I laughed out loud. However, I wish the ending was a couple of chapters longer. Felt a bit rushed. Nevertheless, I see myself reading this book again. 

Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata

funny lighthearted reflective fast-paced

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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Misogyny and Sexism