--- product_id: 100135294 title: "NEWCOMER Paperback – 31 January 2019" brand: "keigo higashino" price: "NT$349" currency: TWD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.tw/products/100135294-newcomer-paperback-31-january-2019 store_origin: TW region: Taiwan --- # NEWCOMER Paperback – 31 January 2019 **Brand:** keigo higashino **Price:** NT$349 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** NEWCOMER Paperback – 31 January 2019 by keigo higashino - **How much does it cost?** NT$349 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tw](https://www.desertcart.tw/products/100135294-newcomer-paperback-31-january-2019) ## Best For - keigo higashino enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted keigo higashino brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![NEWCOMER Paperback – 31 January 2019 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/417IA6zjsPL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Worth reading. *by J***A on Reviewed in India on 5 June 2021* This is my third Keigo Higashino read after having read Devotion of Suspect X and Malice; I must say Newcomer is no less than the former 2 novels. I was quite absorbed into the plot, the entire story is appreciably so original, kudos to Higashino and certainly well-translated by Giles Murray. The book doesn't just stress on crime and its gruesome essence but also poignantly captures the delicate details of a place and the people who live there. It isn't just about the victim, perpetrator or the detectives; is way more than that-About reaching out for the deepest root of every small event and how it affects and connects different people in unexpected ways. Every chapter unravels a new story and the book ends all together on a positive note.No doubt, I totally recommend it! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars A good read for KH fans & a lazy-Sunday read for the others *by S***Y on Reviewed in India on 22 March 2019* With KH, stories tend to move beyond mere action for the sake of action. I like his works for their ability to concisely establish scenes that are read very quickly and with ease but give the feeling of a ‘non-hurried’ and gradual read.Newcomer is different from his prior works, given that it consists of interconnected stories of multiple characters in a murder mystery instead of focusing only on a handful of characters within limited settings. (In spirit of full disclosure, I had some problems recalling all the characters' names by the end of the book which I'm attributing to use of similar names) moving around in the general area of Nihonbashi where the murder victim lived, there are different age-groups and personalities that are dealt with within each chapter before a composite picture appears in the conclusion. This introduces the reader to the different motives and drives of the characters in signature KH style. It also provides an interesting opportunity to think about how the murder was committed and who did it.Detective Kaga is as unassumingly charming and inquisitive as in his previous adventures. He notes and operates within distinctly Japanese social context. The novel covers a lot of conflict - family dynamics, tradition-vs-modern outlooks, professional rivalries, generational gap. Reveals happen and connections are made in every chapter before they all are tied together in the end.Overall, a nice read for the fans of KH and those looking to start with popular but atypical Japanese criminal fiction. Those looking for procedural works or gory novels are advised to avoid the same. This is a more laid-back reading. Think of it as a Japanese novel with elements of crime rather than a crime novel per se.A handy paperback with a matte cover. The papers are regular mass-paperback quality yellow/cream colored pages. The font is smaller than usual but well spaced and easy to read. Bought it for INR 299. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Must Read! *by M***A on Reviewed in India on 14 June 2022* I have read multiple of Keigo Higashino works and this definitely places on the 2nd position by the rankings.Short stories connected with a innocent woman's murder will lead to a very obvious but easy to miss culprit.It is always very easy to visualise setting of any particular incident in of the KH books. I felt a wide range emotions while reading this book and very glad that everything came to a proper closure.A must read for mystery thriller fans. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tw/products/100135294-newcomer-paperback-31-january-2019](https://www.desertcart.tw/products/100135294-newcomer-paperback-31-january-2019) --- *Product available on Desertcart Taiwan* *Store origin: TW* *Last updated: 2026-05-26*