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cheesygiraffe's review
4.0
Well it was very interesting learning about how Japanese Department store are run. But this has to be my least favorite of the books. I miss the old Rei. This one is toned down and a spy not the antique loving Rei from the other books.
novelgal's review
2.0
This is a DNF situation for me. I’m putting it on my Read list because I have tried so many times to go back to it and don’t foresee me trying again in the future. This book seems so different from all the rest in the series - and I’ve read all the rest! - that I’m surprised. My apologies to the author. Her other books truly delighted me and inspired some of my own writing.
emilyisreading2024's review
4.0
I really enjoy this mystery series by Sujata Massey, and this may be my favorite of the group. They are a lot of fun to read.
elizafiedler's review
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
marie_gg's review
4.0
Another great Sujata Massey book--not her best, but hard to put down nevertheless. Rei Shimura goes to work in a Tokyo department store as a spy for the U.S. government. Some of the plot details are a bit murky, and it doesn't all hold together as well as it could, but I loved reading about the inside of a Japanese department store!
usbsticky's review
5.0
This is my 3rd Rei Shimura book (not read in order for some reason). As a spy book this book or the Rei Shimura series so far is nothing to write home about. No edge of the seat excitement, no spycraft, dead drops, etc.
However, as a drama book on the life of Rei Shimura who does spying on the side, her love life, life in Japan, Japanese culture, this book excels and that's what I love about it. No doubt Sunjata Massey is an excellent writer, able to keep her readers glued to their books or tablets. I definitely love this book and this series.
Summary: Doesn't make the most sense. The US government is interested in the unaccounted for increased profits of a Japanese department store and sends Rei over to investigate.
However, as a drama book on the life of Rei Shimura who does spying on the side, her love life, life in Japan, Japanese culture, this book excels and that's what I love about it. No doubt Sunjata Massey is an excellent writer, able to keep her readers glued to their books or tablets. I definitely love this book and this series.
Summary: Doesn't make the most sense. The US government is interested in the unaccounted for increased profits of a Japanese department store and sends Rei over to investigate.
raisa's review
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
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