The Tattoo Murder Case by Akimitsu Takagi

The Tattoo Murder Case

Akimitsu Takagi with Deborah Boliver Boehm (Translator)

324 pages first pub 1948 (editions)

fiction crime mystery mysterious medium-paced
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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.

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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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Community Reviews

3.65
based on 461 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

17% of readers chose fast
56% of readers chose medium
25% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

62% of readers chose Plot
32% of readers chose A mix
6% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

12% of readers chose Yes
22% of readers chose Complicated
64% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

14% of readers chose Yes
40% of readers chose Complicated
42% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

37% of readers chose Yes
11% of readers chose Complicated
45% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

48% of readers chose Yes
19% of readers chose Complicated
29% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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