The Devil's Whisper
by Miyuki Miyabe
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Author: Miyuki MiyabeTranslator: Deborah Stuhr Iwabuchi
Edition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2007-10-01
ISBN: 4770030533
Number of pages: 256
Publisher: Kodansha USA
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Book Review: An Emotionally Engaging Thriller
Summary: 4 Stars
I've so far read all but one of Miyabe's books (the brave story), and have not been disappointed yet. Her first person narrative is almost as amazing as Natsuo Kirino (nobody's perfect), as you find yourself completely absorbed in the protagonists' struggle to find (or hide) the truth. There are no bad guys here; only people in pain, trying to find their way out. The killer gets alot of sympathy here, and the victims are not as innocent as the fictional newspapers have you believe (not a spoiler. It's explained early on). Every clue to the many mysteries undertaken in this book pulls you in, and you find yourself racing against time with the characters to solve the case before it's too late.
By the way, there are quite a few plot twists that lead to a breath-taking climax.
It's not just a story about a murder, but a web of intrigue surrounding a murder, a missing father, and the honor of a cab-driving family man.
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