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A review by meganpbennett
Rising Sun by Michael Crichton
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
I read Rising Sun years ago, on a Michael Crichton kick, and I remember enjoying it. It's a very well-written murder mystery set over a very short period of time, with very little extraneous information. It's also full of racism against the Japanese.
Graphic: Alcohol, Blood, Body shaming, Bullying, Car accident, Cursing, Death, Fire/Fire injury, Murder, Racial slurs, Racism, and Sexual assault
Minor: Pedophilia and Rape