Murder in the Crooked House by Louise Heal Kawai, Sōji Shimada

Murder in the Crooked House

Louise Heal Kawai, Sōji Shimada with Louise Heal Kawai (Translator)

351 pages first pub 1982 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller mysterious slow-paced
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A fiendish LOCKED ROOM MYSTERY from the Japanese master of the genre. Never before available in English. By the author of the acclaimed Tokyo Zodiac Murders.The Crooked House sits on a snowbound cliff overlooking icy seas at the remote northern ti...

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Community Reviews Summary of 455 reviews

Moods

mysterious 95%
challenging 37%
dark 35%
tense 32%
adventurous 18%
emotional 10%
funny 6%
sad 6%
informative 5%
reflective 4%
lighthearted 3%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 54%
slow 37%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 74% | A mix: 17% | Character: 6% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 72% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 58% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 47% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 8%

Average rating

3.45

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