The Devotion Of Suspect X: A DETECTIVE GALILEO NOVEL
Jul 2011 · Hachette UK
4.5star
170 reviews
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384
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About this ebook
One of Time's 100 Best Mystery and Thriller Books of All Time
Yasuko 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.
Yasuko 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.
Ratings and reviews
4.5
170 reviews
Rajesh Vasudevan
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March 9, 2014
A perfect weekend read..! An awesome crime thriller with a classic twist..! I came to know about this book when I did some research in the net about a recent block buster Malayalam Movie which I read to be inspired by this book. Though the story line of the movie was different the basic plot remains very close to the one in this novel. After a very long time, this is book I finished in one sitting..!
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Vivek Menon
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October 28, 2014
Pure class. The simple style of writing appeals to readers of all ages. Intricately woven with a series of complex twists and turns which builds up to an absolutely stupendous climax. MUST READ!
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Hari Krishna
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November 15, 2015
Other than the fact that I had trouble linking Japanese names with the characters, this book was just top notch. One of the best crime thrillers I have ever read across!! Waiting to read more from this author!!
About the author
Keigo Higashino is a Japanese author chiefly known for mystery novels. Born in Osaka, he started writing novels while still working as an engineer at Nippon Denso Co. He won the Edogawa Rampo Prize, which is awarded annually to the finest mystery work, in 1985 for the novel Hokago (After School) at age 27. Subsequently, he quit his job and started a career as a writer in Tokyo.
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