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324 pages • first pub 1948 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781569471081
Format: Hardcover
Language: Not specified
Publisher: Soho Press
Publication date: 01 December 1997
For readers who are drawn to the dark, atmospheric, and suspenseful world of post-war Japan, The Tattoo Murder Case by Akimitsu Takagi is a gripping and captivating mystery that weaves together the intricate threads of love, loss, and the enduring power of art, making it a must-read for fans of crime fiction and historical thrillers.
Description
Miss Kinue Nomura survived World War II only to be murdered in Tokyo, her severed limbs left behind. Gone is that part of her that bore one of the most beautiful full-body tattoos ever rendered by her late father. Kenzo Matsushita, a young doctor,...
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Moods
mysterious: 97%
dark: 68%
tense: 38%
adventurous: 23%
challenging: 16%
emotional: 12%
informative: 12%
reflective: 11%
sad: 10%
lighthearted: 2%
funny: 1%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Death, Body horrorModerate
Toxic relationship, Infidelity, WarMinor
Sexual content, Mental illness, Suicide324 pages • first pub 1948 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781569471081
Format: Hardcover
Language: Not specified
Publisher: Soho Press
Publication date: 01 December 1997
For readers who are drawn to the dark, atmospheric, and suspenseful world of post-war Japan, The Tattoo Murder Case by Akimitsu Takagi is a gripping and captivating mystery that weaves together the intricate threads of love, loss, and the enduring power of art, making it a must-read for fans of crime fiction and historical thrillers.
Description
Miss Kinue Nomura survived World War II only to be murdered in Tokyo, her severed limbs left behind. Gone is that part of her that bore one of the most beautiful full-body tattoos ever rendered by her late father. Kenzo Matsushita, a young doctor,...
Community Reviews
Moods
mysterious: 97%
dark: 68%
tense: 38%
adventurous: 23%
challenging: 16%
emotional: 12%
informative: 12%
reflective: 11%
sad: 10%
lighthearted: 2%
funny: 1%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Death, Body horrorModerate
Toxic relationship, Infidelity, WarMinor
Sexual content, Mental illness, Suicide