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This really hit my sweet spot, a real mystery lovers mystery. I've had mixed luck with Japanese detective novels, I've always liked that they really go for intricate puzzle type mysteries but sometimes I have found that has been to the detriment of the characterisation. This was very strong on both. Probably best to go in as cold as possible and just let it unfold.

This ended up in a place I really wasn‘t expecting., but all the clues are there. I‘ll definitely read more in this series. The narration was a little odd, but once I got used to it, I realized it made sense for these characters and this story. #audiowalk

The characters in here were all friends when they were younger, but they‘ve all gone in different directions. Two are authors and one is a police detective. Now one has been murdered, the other may or may not be the murderer, and our detective feels a little hampered by their old friendship. The narrator is a bit odd, but I‘m liking it so far. #audiowalk

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This. Was. Awesome. Intriguing from the get-go, a dual POV story which is less about the who & more about the why, this mystery is full of complexity, subtlety, & the stubborn doggedness of a detective who refuses to believe what he sees & what he hears as he hunts for the truth. About midway through this one kicks into overdrive & is impossible to put down. It‘s the first Higashino book I‘ve read but it won‘t be the last. Loved it.

Started this one last night and it‘s really good. Enjoying this mystery which is less about the who and more about the why.

Wow, what incredibly precise & pointed writing. The construction of this was absolutely fascinating. The murderer is arrested before page 100? Love it! Unravelling the motive slowly for the rest of the book? Love it!

I'm just so disappointed that only 4 books of the series have been translated so far. It's easy to see why Higashino is such a success in Japan!

#SeriesLove2024

“Everyone has secrets. And everyone has the right to keep them. Even if they‘re dead.”

Malice is a literary triumph that transcends the boundaries of conventional mystery. Characters are chess pieces in a high-stakes game, their relationships a web of alliances & betrayals. The novel challenges readers intellectually, urging them to unravel motives.The pacing is like a heartbeat and builds tension masterfully. Must read for mystery lovers!

Osamu Nonoguchi visits his friend, bestselling novelist Kunihiko Hidaka, the day before Hidaka is due to emigrate to Canada with his new wife. Later that evening, Nonoguchi receives a telephone call from Hidaka asking him to return to his home as he needs to see him again urgently. When Nonoguchi reaches the house, all the lights are off & Hidaka doesn't answer the door, so he raises the alarm & Police Detective Kyochiro Kaga is given the case.

Mystery • Thriller • Translated from Japanese • 4.5 Stars

Kunihiko Hidaka, a bestselling author, is murdered in his home on the night before he‘s planning to leave Japan and relocate to Vancouver. His body is found in his office, a locked room, within his locked house, by his wife and his best friend, both of whom have rock solid alibis. It follows the investigation of the murder by a police detective and the killer‘s attempts to hide the truth.

This book was a great accompaniment for the #OneMoreChapter readathon, as I found it impossible to put down. This novel, both a psychological thriller and police procedural, had so many clever twists and turns. @Clwojick

#skeletoncrew #scarathlon @Emilymdxn
#OutstandingOctober @Andrew65

Unbelievable. A bus and a train in 20 minutes...?
In case a clue was needed that this is definitely not set in the UK. 🇯🇵🤣

Many thanks to @BarbaraBB for putting a new Japanese fiction writer on my list! This quiet, intelligent murder mystery was so much fun to read. Not my usual genre, but it‘s done in the quiet, detailed style that makes me love Japanese fiction and I‘m here for it. I already got the two others in this series from the library.

As part of my journey into reading authors who are from Japan or books set in Japan I downloaded this one and WOW! This author blew me away with the pacing, creepy tension and storyline. It's part of a series and I found it to be a strong standalone. I will definitely be adding this author to my suspense/thriller reading list.

Read it in one sitting. Intelligent crime fiction with lots of twists. Loved it

Such an interesting book — no action at all, but a story told ABOUT what happened and somehow works as an intense mystery. Just layer after layer of secrets and lies, so well disguised. Also, a masterclass in the unreliable narrator. Highly recommend, especially for fans of the locked room mystery.

This was a great read! It was a really interesting and well structured book. I enjoyed reading it and watching the drama unfold through the two main character's writings.

#scarathlon2021 #BookSpinBingo #SpookOWeen #Screamathon #TeamSlaughter

@TheSpineView, @TheAromaofBooks, @4thhouseontheleft @Clwojick

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ good mystery with twists & turns and a good amount of...well...malice. The writing is simple, no beautiful writing for its own sake here. Some reviews point it out as a weakness. Interestingly enough, the author speaks of the writer in this book: “His writing is good. It might not be the most technically advanced, but it‘s simple, easy to understand, and solid. I‘d argue that the simple fact that so many people read it is proof enough.”

This is a very clever murder mystery full of twists. Nothing is what it seems and both the detective and the murderer try to mislead the reader intentionally. This is Higashino at his best and maybe even my favorite of the three books by him that I‘ve read.

#bookspin #bookspinbingo

Next up...a thriller I received from @EadieB ☺️ looking forward to it!

Trip to Japan!

Thank you @EadieB ! 😊 You truly made my day!

I‘ve been wanting to read both of these for a while now...will be reading at least one in October 🍁

Part of my August haul. Yaaay!
#bookstagram #bookhaul #thriller #japanesethriller #booklover #amazon #haul

I prefer more suspense and excitement in my mystery books so this book was a little disappointing in that respect; however it did offer some twists and turns with a surprise ending.

You know the crime. Do you know the culprit? No, maybe, yes! Wait? Maybe not??? Yes, definitely. Wait only half way through. Ok so why? You know why. Or do you?
I thoroughly enjoyed this one. I loved the note style and especially the interview note style of the detective!!

I enjoyed Newcomer by this author so much, I had to stop by the library and pick up Malice, featuring the same detective. I hope that eventually more of Higashino‘s work is translated into English! 🇯🇵 📖 ❤️

A perfect palette cleanser !
But my fave by this author is still The Devotion ofSuspect X ( so far )

How long can somebody keep the darkness of their heart hidden? Read my review of Keigo Higashino's bestselling mystery-thriller novel Malice.

https://rrkreads.com/malice-book-review/

#bookreview #bookishview #malice #mysterythriller #japaneselit #asianrep #2020 #february #rrkreads #keigohigashino #fiction

Review to come soon. But wow!!! What a story. Every time I guessed something I would be thrown off with a new development. This was super interesting & wild! Must read crime story. #malice #keigohigashino #Mysterythriller

It was the first time I was reading keigo's work and I was surprised how extraordinary it was. I was glued to the novel and have been obsessed with his writing since then.. Malice is an amazing novel surely keeping you up all night:)

My current read😱😱😱

I received this book some time ago from @FantasyChick in a swap. I finally got around to reading it and glad I did. This is not your traditional mystery as it focuses more on motive versus finding the killer. #readmyowndamnbooks

I enjoyed this good detective story exploring the psychology of murder... a twisty story of ‘whydunnit‘. Clever plot and engaging narrative but I think he wrote other better ones than this. Still a ‘Pick‘ for its originality and being irresistibly compelling.

Finished #readharder2018 just in time!!! 💯

Malice is an incredibly compelling mystery. Higashino‘s style is clear, sparse, and direct, but the substance of this novel is many layered. Malice is a true cat-and-mouse murder mystery. At every moment when you feel like you‘ve worked it out, Higashino takes you in a different direction. Immensely compelling, but easy to read. I look forward to reading more of Higashino‘s work.

Last #readharder2018 read! A mystery by a POC 💯

I really enjoyed this murder mystery. Seldom are they written with the plot being the thought process of the detective. As someone who likes puzzles and logic problems that appealed to me. I didn't expect the different style twist it had. I wish this author was easier to find. I'd read more. Read for #booked2018 #Japanesethriller Hope to finish one more before the year ends.
@4thhouseontheleft @BarbaraTheBibliophage @Cinfhen

So happy work has finally calmed down enough where I can take time to read on my lunch. It took so long to get to this point. Enjoying my tea at the same time. Beginning this for #japanesethriller for #booked2018

Read for #japanesethriller #booked2018. A famous author is murdered and a writer friend recounts the investigation but quickly becomes a part of it himself when detective kaga digs in. Told from the friend‘s writings and Kaga‘s it quickly drew me in. The murderer was revealed fairly early but twists continued to the end. Will be reading more from this author.

Final book for third quarter of #booked2018. My choice for Japanese thriller - will post a review tomorrow. Blame it on litsy: the kiss quotient; set at school: matilda; lgbtqia mc: simon vs Homo sapiens agenda; beach read: beaches; mc over 70: stone angel. #booked2018

Malice is everything I love in a crime thriller. It has a controlled pace that never feels rushed. It has style without the gimmick and it has a story that goes far beyond whodunit.
I would not call Malice as Higashino's best work, that honour belongs to The Devotion of Suspect X but it is up there amongst his best.

Listening to this while I workout but it's not really holding my attention. I'm determined not to bail.

Was craving a locked room mystery so ending the weekend with this.

What do you think happens when a detective finds a murder without a motive. A murder of an author done brutally in his own locked room. And the suspects have rock-solid alibis. Except something doesn't add up...

'Malice' by Keigo Higashino is a perfect read for those readers who want the right twist in a crime thriller. Interesting, deceptive, and thrilling this book won't let you down.
#crimethriller #mystery

#AirportRead #FlightDelay #JapaneseThriller #Booked2018

I like this book so far, but off-topic... I won an #owlcratejr from @bookriot! I can‘t believe it! I can‘t wait to share it with Watson!
#mydearwatson #myfavorite #watsonator

My end of year from-me-to-me gift has arrived 📚💙

Behind on posting reviews again. Sorry for spamming a bit today!

This was different than any detective/mystery novel I've read in recent memory. I loved it! I found the format so engaging & hard to put down. I have another Higashino title on my bookshelf & it jumped up my TBR. I've not read much Asian crime fiction, but I ❤️ what I have & I want to explore more Asian mystery/crime authors in the new year. I‘d love some recs if anyone has some!