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A very different vibe than 赤川's later works
A classic whodunnit mystery, with several smaller mysteries within it. The broad stoke plot is about serial killings at an all girls university.
Content warnings which contains minor spoilers: murder, suicide, sex work
It had some traits of 赤川 stories that I love (tons of messy relationships, lots of shocking deaths) but also wasn't at all what I was expecting. The character development felt simultaneously over and under done. It did not commit to the character traits it laid out in the descriptions, which were then hollowed by the actions of said characters.
Honestly the best part about this book for me was reading it alongside an impromptu book club - I'm not sure I would have been nearly so engaged if not for that. Overall a decent story, complete shockers for some of the unraveled mysteries, and a start to a series if you find you really enjoy it.
From a language learner's perspective this book was harder than the other books by the same author I've read. He used a few expressions repeatedly that I don't recall seeing much before and I suspect a bit of this was a new writer trying to nail down his style. He used a wider range of vocabulary as well. If you're considering this author because you've heard he's an easy read I'd start with one of his lower difficulty rated books on here.