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I picked this up because someone recommended the third in this series. An easy read with a lesson in literary tension—quiet, creepy and a bit haunting. It‘s quick! But smart and I will definitely be picking up the following two. A smart murder mystery set in Japan!

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.

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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 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.

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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!
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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/

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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.
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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.
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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!
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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!

Who's ready for the #24in48 Readathon?!? I know I am!! I've got everything I need for it—chai, some snacks, cats everywhere. I'm so ready!!! Here's my TBR for this weekend reading event!! 😃😃😃

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Soooo happy this came in!! Finally found a lovely edition of this book! The excitement and glee is quite energetic right now.

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A bestselling author is found dead. In his locked office. His wife and a fellow author are the ones who find him. What is especially intriguing is that the guilty party is arrested early on in the story. But Detective Kaga continues to puzzle over the case and digs far deeper and deeper until he finally figures it out. Another great plot twist from one of my favourite crime writers!

Bloody hell I did not see that coming.

SO GOOD. This is just so good that my brain cannot process any other words except to describe it as So Good.

In bed with one of my favourite Japanese writers

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This was my second Higashino novel & every bit as good as The Devotion of Suspect X. A successful novelist, Hidaka, is found murdered in a locked room on the eve of his emigration from Japan to Canada. His friend, Nonoguchi, narrates the first part of the book; police investigator, Kaga, the next. This alternating POV adds to the twist-and-turn nature of the book. Higashino thwarted my hunches repeatedly and packed the book with genuine surprises!

This was the first novel that I've read by Higashino. I liked the characters and plot. I was not terribly fond of the writer's style. But I would read another book by him.

I am enthralled by the simplicity and sheer genius of Higashino's work. Malice is yet another brilliant work by him that takes you on a ride you don't want to get off of. Here is a murder like you have never read before. The writing is clean and crisp and promises to keep your attention at all times