Lady Joker, Volume 2

If I had a penny for every time I’ve read a Japanese crime thriller told from the perspective of the media circus, I’d have two pennies, which is far less than those corporate extortionist hacks made, I hate those guys......more

This book was a masterclass in writing. The minute details that all come together, the game of cat and mouse, the dark gangster underbelly taking precedence. It was near perfect. I was engrossed throughout. And to top it all off - ending the book with GAY allegations?! Kaoru Takamura your MIND girli......more

Spectacular. Lady Joker is one of the finest crime novels ever written. The layers upon layers of malfeasance and corruption by those outside the crime being investigated contribute to a confronting and nuanced criticism of Japanese society. A slow burn, and a novel that demands much of its readers,......more

Finally finished one million years later. Slow pace read but enjoyed the series......more