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Keigo Higashino, Transl. Alexander O. Smith

The Devotion of Suspect X

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2005

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Keigo Higashino, Transl. Alexander O. Smith

The Devotion of Suspect X

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2005
Book Details
Pages

320

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Mystery & Crime Fiction

Horror & Suspense

Japanese Literature
Setting

Tokyo, Japan • Contemporary

Theme
Love

Mental Health

Appearance & Reality
Publication Year

2005

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

16+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Devotion of Suspect X by Keigo Higashino, translated by Elye J. Alexander and Alexander O. Smith, revolves around a mathematician who devises an ingenious scheme to cover up a murder. Detective Galileo must unravel the complex interplay of devotion and intellect as he investigates the crime. The novel is a gripping exploration of loyalty and moral dilemmas.

Mysterious

Suspenseful

Challenging

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

The Devotion of Suspect X by Keigo Higashino, translated by Elye J. Alexander and Alexander O. Smith, masterfully intertwines mystery and mathematical ingenuity, garnering praise for its compelling plot and character depth. However, some critics find its pacing uneven. Balancing mind games and emotional tension, this novel is a riveting read despite its occasional flaws.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Devotion of Suspect X?

A reader who enjoys meticulously plotted mysteries with psychological depth would appreciate The Devotion of Suspect X by Keigo Higashino, Elye J. Alexander, and Alexander O. Smith. Fans of Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes series or Stieg Larsson's The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo will find this book gripping and intellectually stimulating.

Character List

A high school mathematics teacher with a genius-level intellect known for his single-minded focus on logic and math. He is a middle-aged, heavy-set man who is often expressionless and difficult for others to understand.

A divorced single mother who works at a lunchbox shop and previously as a club hostess. She is portrayed as a pretty and personable woman with a narrow focus primarily on her and her daughter's problems.

Yasuko's abusive ex-husband who is depicted as a cruel and selfish character. His past as a successful businessman ended after he was caught embezzling funds.

A diligent and observant police detective with the Tokyo Police known for his intelligence and intuition. He shares a long-standing friendship with Yukawa and seeks the truth in difficult cases.

A physicist at Imperial University known for his attractive appearance and analytical skills. He shares close friendships with Kusanagi and Ishigami, and his methods and demeanor are reminiscent of Sherlock Holmes.

Book Details
Pages

320

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Mystery & Crime Fiction

Horror & Suspense

Japanese Literature
Setting

Tokyo, Japan • Contemporary

Theme
Love

Mental Health

Appearance & Reality
Publication Year

2005

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

16+ years

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