Dusk’s review of The Tokyo Zodiac Murders > Likes and Comments

This one sounds quite disturbing Dusk, but you make it sound very intriguing nevertheless. Thanks for your review!

OMG, what a creepy plan! I initially thought of Zodiac (book and movie) which also has a killer using the zodiac signs, but this sounds more horrifying. I'll give this a try when I want something challenging. Adding it to my future list. Exceptional review, Dusk! ❤️

"masterstroke of misdirection" ... now I'm intrigued! Another fantastic review, Dusk.

This sounds like such a complex and challenging plot. And good on you for figuring it out early in the game. Well done, Dusk!👏

Great review, Dusk! I had read his Murder in the Crooked House, and keep meaning to get to this one. Glad to see you totally loved it! :)

Fabulous review Dusk for a complex and challenging plot!

Wow, seems like this was quite a murder mystery masterpiece. While the macabre and perhaps even the characters might have something to do with its success, it seems the mystery is the main highlight in this one. Very interesting. And I do like a story that challenges you to think for yourself. Great review, Dusk. Glad you picked up a book that matches your reading tastes perfectly :)

Alan (Stratford Festival hiatus) wrote: "This one sounds quite disturbing Dusk, but you make it sound very intriguing nevertheless. Thanks for your review!"

To be fair, the only truly disturbing part is the confession in the first chapter; after that, the book settles into a more conventional crime detective narrative. Thanks a lot, Alan.

Rosh wrote: "OMG, what a creepy plan! I initially thought of Zodiac (book and movie) which also has a killer using the zodiac signs, but this sounds more horrifying. I'll give this a try when I want something c..."

Thank you, Rosh! I’m delighted to hear that you like it! 😆 I had the same thought when I first saw the title too. The book definitely has its creepy moments, and I think you'll find it both challenging and rewarding—definitely a wild ride!

theliterateleprechaun wrote: ""masterstroke of misdirection" ... now I'm intrigued! Another fantastic review, Dusk."

It definitely is. Thank you, Norma! 💚

Darla wrote: "This sounds like such a complex and challenging plot. And good on you for figuring it out early in the game. Well done, Dusk!👏"

Thank you, Darla. Well, I figured out the trick since I was unlucky enough to run into the copycats before the original. 🥹 Still remember the mind-blowing feeling I had back then when I read one of those copycat books!

Yun wrote: "Great review, Dusk! I had read his Murder in the Crooked House, and keep meaning to get to this one. Glad to see you totally loved it! :)"

Thank you, Yun. I'll definitely going to check out Murder in the Crooked House! 📚😆

Barbara wrote: "Fabulous review Dusk for a complex and challenging plot!"

Thank you, Barbara. The complexity made it all the more rewarding.

Thibault wrote: "Wow, seems like this was quite a murder mystery masterpiece. While the macabre and perhaps even the characters might have something to do with its success, it seems the mystery is the main highligh..."

Thank you, Thibault! I appreciate your kind words! It was definitely a killer read, and the mystery kept me guessing the whole time, even though I had the misfortune of reading some copycat adaptations beforehand. My friend knew I was reading this and accidentally mentioned that it’s the original behind the trick!

Phenomenal review! I have bumped it up higher on my TBR. Thanks!

Smashing good review!

Oh wow, what a story!!

This one sounds quite intense and like it's a must-read for those interested in murder mysteries. I'm so glad you enjoyed it so much, even with having run across some of those other copycat reads beforehand. Wonderful review, Dusk!

Fantastic review, Dusk! I'm impressed by your puzzle-solving prowess with a book like this. I love that the author gave you a masterful one to solve! 💗

I love this and the copycat version of this too :)))

Sharon wrote: "Phenomenal review! I have bumped it up higher on my TBR. Thanks!"

Thanks, Sharon!

Lynn wrote: "Smashing good review!"

Thank you, Lynn ☺️

Imme wrote: "Oh wow, what a story!!"

Yes, it is. Thanks, Imme.

A wrote: "This one sounds quite intense and like it's a must-read for those interested in murder mysteries. I'm so glad you enjoyed it so much, even with having run across some of those other copycat reads b..."

Thank you, A! It definitely was intense and kept me hooked.

Kat wrote: "Fantastic review, Dusk! I'm impressed by your puzzle-solving prowess with a book like this. I love that the author gave you a masterful one to solve! 💗"

Thanks so much, Kat! The book was indeed a clever puzzle, and it was a lot of fun to piece everything together.

Nam wrote: "I love this and the copycat version of this too :)))"

Haha guilty as charged! Me too!