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    The Devotion of Suspect X - Kesetiaan Mr. X (Detective Galileo, #3)
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  • The Devotion of Suspect X - Kesetiaan Mr. X (Detective Galileo, #3)
    matchaungu
    Dec 28, 2025
    4.0
    Enjoyment: 4.0Quality: 4.0Characters: 4.0Plot: 4.0
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    Some mystery novels don’t hook you by making you guess the culprit, but by constantly messing with your assumptions. The Devotion of Suspect X does exactly that, slow at first, but increasingly tense the further you read.

    What stood out to me the most was the clever trick Ishigami uses to cover up the crime, and how effectively the story misleads the reader. The intellectual duel between Yukawa and Ishigami is another highlight, adding tension without relying on action. The ending is particularly strong, delivering a clear message that no matter how perfectly a crime is concealed, it can never silence one’s conscience.

    That said, although Ishigami is central to the story, his character feels emotionally distant. His motivation isn’t fully developed, and the way his “love” is framed risks romanticizing unhealthy obsession.

    Overall, this novel is a smart and memorable crime mystery, especially for readers who enjoy logical puzzles and well-executed twists.

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  • The Devotion of Suspect X - Kesetiaan Mr. X (Detective Galileo, #3)
    matchaungu
    Dec 28, 2025
    4.0
    Enjoyment: 4.0Quality: 4.0Characters: 4.0Plot: 4.0
    👨‍🏫
    🍱
    🕵️‍♂️

    Some mystery novels don’t hook you by making you guess the culprit, but by constantly messing with your assumptions. The Devotion of Suspect X does exactly that, slow at first, but increasingly tense the further you read.

    What stood out to me the most was the clever trick Ishigami uses to cover up the crime, and how effectively the story misleads the reader. The intellectual duel between Yukawa and Ishigami is another highlight, adding tension without relying on action. The ending is particularly strong, delivering a clear message that no matter how perfectly a crime is concealed, it can never silence one’s conscience.

    That said, although Ishigami is central to the story, his character feels emotionally distant. His motivation isn’t fully developed, and the way his “love” is framed risks romanticizing unhealthy obsession.

    Overall, this novel is a smart and memorable crime mystery, especially for readers who enjoy logical puzzles and well-executed twists.

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