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352 pages • first pub 1961 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241694701
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 02 May 2024
Description
A thrilling crime classic, from the bestselling author of Tokyo Express Tokyo, 1960. As the first rays of morning light hit the rails at Kamata Station, a man's body is found on the tracks. With only two leads - a distinctive accent and a single w...
Community Reviews Summary of 125 reviews
Moods
dark 30%
tense 30%
challenging 20%
reflective 20%
adventurous 10%
informative 10%
relaxing 10%
Pace
slow 46%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 66% | A mix: 33%Strong character development?
No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 44% | No: 22% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 85% | N/A: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
MiscarriageModerate
Suicide, Toxic relationship, ViolenceMinor
Abortion
352 pages • first pub 1961 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241694701
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 02 May 2024
Description
A thrilling crime classic, from the bestselling author of Tokyo Express Tokyo, 1960. As the first rays of morning light hit the rails at Kamata Station, a man's body is found on the tracks. With only two leads - a distinctive accent and a single w...
Community Reviews Summary of 125 reviews
Moods
dark 30%
tense 30%
challenging 20%
reflective 20%
adventurous 10%
informative 10%
relaxing 10%
Pace
slow 46%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 66% | A mix: 33%Strong character development?
No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 44% | No: 22% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 85% | N/A: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
MiscarriageModerate
Suicide, Toxic relationship, ViolenceMinor
Abortion