This book is easily my favourite of the Detective Galileo series. The main cast of characters feel much more developed and three dimensional (although I did find the third book to be a major turning point for Yukawa’s character overall). For those following Kusanagi’s smoking habits over the series, you’re in for a treat here as well. 

Beyond that, the wide cast of characters surrounding the murder plot were just amazing. The way their stories were revealed on an individual level followed by how their actions tied into the overall plot - it was a lovely method of expanding upon the murder mystery style Higashino is known for.