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| Original Title: | 容疑者Xの献身 [Yōgi-sha X no Kenshin] |
| ISBN: | 0312375069 (ISBN13: 9780312375065) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Series: | Detective Galileo #3, Detective Galileo (English Translation Order) #1 |
| Characters: | Tetsuya Ishigami, Yasuko Hanaoka, Kuniaki Kudo |
| Literary Awards: | Barry Award Nominee for Best First Novel (2012), Naoki Prize 直木三十五賞 (2005), Edgar Award Nominee for Best Novel (2012), Honkaku Mystery Award for Best Fiction (2006), このミステリーがすごい！ for 国内編 1st place (2006) 本屋大賞 for 4th place (2006) |
Keigo Higashino
Hardcover | Pages: 298 pages Rating: 4.13 | 28005 Users | 4068 Reviews
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| Title | : | The Devotion of Suspect X (Detective Galileo #3) |
| Author | : | Keigo Higashino |
| Book Format | : | Hardcover |
| Book Edition | : | Anniversary Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 298 pages |
| Published | : | February 1st 2011 by Minotaur Books (first published August 29th 2005) |
| Categories | : | Mystery. Fiction. Cultural. Japan. Crime. Thriller. Asian Literature. Japanese Literature. Mystery Thriller |
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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...
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When Yasuko Hanaokas ex-husband shows up to exhort money, she and her daughter kill him. Her neighbor Tetsuya Ishigami, a high school math teacher, volunteers to help dispose of the body and divert the polices attention. What results is a scheme to deceive the police into solving the wrong crime. Sumida River in Tokyo (Photograph by Ian Muttoo)A dead body whose face is smashed to hide the identity shows up near the river and Detective Kusanagi must identify the murder and find the perpetrator.Not a whodunit but rather a how to get away with it thriller. By the end of the first chapter Yasuko Hanoaka and her daughter Misato have killed Yasukos ex-husband Togashi. You could argue it was in self-defence but thats not the point. Yasukos neighbor, the heavyset, round-faced Ishigami overhears the commotion and deduces their predicament. Clearly infatuated with Yasuko, he offers up his services in covering up the crime. "Trust me" he says, "Logical thinking will get us through this."
What can I say about this book. It's a cut above the rest when it comes to crime fiction. Higashino has created the most stunning story that merges mathematical problems with police procedure, and adds to it with eloquent prose, fascinating characters, and a twist at the end that will blow your socks off.A young woman is shocked one day to find her ex-husband at her door. Little does she know, she will be caught up in a mysterious whirlwind of suspicion where no one is who they really seem. For
Nope. No, this isn't your typical detective-murder-hunt-the-rat book. This is almost a psychological thriller where the answer has been thrown to the reader from the very first page yet it gives the thrill with amazing twists and turns as to why the character did what he did. The title has been so aptly given. It explains everything! Damn this book is so good. The mathematician genius clashing with his old school mate, another Physics genius. Everything is out there. Nothing much to solve to
The Devotion of Suspect X is a must-read for anyone who appreciates police procedurals, mysteries, math, Japan, literature . . . I could go on. The Devotion of Suspect X is the third in the Detective Galileo series, but I didn't once have the impression that I lacked background or relationship information gleaned from the initial 2 books. In fact, there were no references to prior cases or mysteries to suggest that earlier books existed. If not for the publishers blurbs on the book, I'd not have
The Devotion of Suspect X begins with Yasuko, a divorced mother who lives with her daughter Misato. Her abusive ex husband who's been exhorting money from her decides to show up at her place. Things go out of hand and Yasuko ends up killing him with the help of Misato. Her next door neighbor Ishigami, a high school math teacher, aware of the incident takes control of the situation and helps her get rid of the body and cover up the murder and provides instructions to them about what part to play.
Wowwww I loved this so much. It was so great watching this puzzle come together. Watch my full review: https://youtu.be/_8bLtNauZyA
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