The Inugami Curse by Seishi Yokomizo

The Inugami Curse

Detective Kosuke Kindaichi #4

Seishi Yokomizo with Yumiko Yamakazi (Translator)

317 pages • first pub 1950 (editions)

fiction crime mystery dark mysterious medium-paced
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A fiendish classic murder mystery, from one of Japan's greatest crime writers, featuring the country's best-loved detectiveIn 1940s Japan, the wealthy head of the Inugami clan dies, and his family eagerly await the reading of the will. But no soon...

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Moods

mysterious 95%
dark 65%
tense 48%
adventurous 24%
challenging 16%
emotional 11%
sad 10%
funny 6%
reflective 6%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 56%
fast 35%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 67% | A mix: 26% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 48% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 51% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.83

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