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The Devotion Of Suspect X

byKeigo Higashino

One of Time's 100 Best Mystery and Thriller Books of All TimeYasuko lives a quiet life, working in a Tokyo bento shop, a good mother to her only child. But when her ex-husband appears at her door without warning one day, her comfortable world is shattered.When Detective Kusanagi of the Tokyo Police tries to piece together the events of that day, he finds himself confronted by the most puzzling, mysterious circumstances he has ever investigated. Nothing quite makes sense, and it will take a genius to understand the genius behind this particular crime...One of the biggest-selling Japanese thrillers ever, and the inspiration for a cult film, The Devotion of Suspect X is now being discovered across the world. Its blend of a page-turning story, evocative Tokyo setting and utterly surprising ending make it a must-read for anyone interested in international fiction.

Language

en

Published on

02/02/2012

Pages

440

Format

Paperback

ISBN

9780349123745

Who is this book for? Readers who enjoy intricate mysteries and psychological thrillers with strong character development.

Topics Crimes of passionPsychological thrillerFamily dynamicsUnforeseen consequencesCalculated deceptionParental loveIntricate plottingUnexpected alliancesMoral ambiguityIntellectual challengeJusticeSurvivalFamily
MoodSuspenseful, Mysterious
Female protagonist
ViolenceModerate

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