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Decapitation: Kubikiri Cycle (Zaregoto Series) Paperback – January 24, 2017

by NISIOISIN (Author)
4.8 out of 5 stars 220 ratings
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A dropout from an elite Houston-based program for teens is on a visit to a private island. Its mistress, virtually marooned there, surrounds herself with geniuses, especially of the young and female kind—one of whom ends up headless one fine morning.

The top-selling novelist year by year in his native Japan, prolific palindromic phenomenon NISIOISIN made his debut when he was only twenty with this Mephisto Award winner, a whoduni and locked-room mystery at once old-school and eye-opening. Previously published stateside by Del Rey, the translation has been retitled and revised just in time for the long-requested animated series based on illustrator take’s character concepts.
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  1. Part of series
    Zaregoto
  2. Print length
    322 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    Vertical
  5. Publication date
    January 24, 2017
  6. Dimensions
    5.52 x 0.87 x 7.5 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    1945054212
  8. ISBN-13
    978-1945054211
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There are few authors in Japan who have reached the heights of success as NISIOISIN. Born in 1981, NISIOISIN left of Ritsumeikan University in Kyoto, to pursue a career in story-telling. Initially he had ambitions to be a comic artist, but when he realized his art was not up to snuff, he began to focus on his writing. He would eventually win the 23rd Mephisto Prize, for Kubikiri Cycle, acknowledging his talents as a mystery writer, at the age of 20. Since his debut in 2002 he has penned more than 50 novels and a number of comics.

Nishio's works often cover themes of youth, but are framed in genres that are familiar to the masses. His works tend to mix mystery with comedy and touches or romance and/or the supernatural. He is a modern author in every sense, sometimes even experimenting with the Japanese language itself. Many of his works have been adapted into animated television series and films. His best known works are the Monogatari series and Katanagatari.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Vertical; Illustrated edition (January 24, 2017)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 322 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1945054212
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1945054211
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.52 x 0.87 x 7.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 out of 5 stars 220 ratings

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Customers find this mystery novel engaging, with one review noting its well-laid-out locked room plot twists. The book receives positive feedback for its readability and exceptional characters.

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7 customers mention "Mystery content"7 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the mystery content of the book, describing it as an excellent mystery novel that keeps them hooked. One customer notes that the locked room mysteries are well laid-out, while another finds the narrative brilliantly dark.

"...The plot twist left me awestruck, it’s no wonder this book won the Mephisto Award, as I highly doubt anyone would have seen that resolution..." Read more

"...me reading until the early hours of the morning because I was so hooked on the story." Read more

"...The locked room mysteries are well laid-out and the resolutions are satisfying. It's also quite long so it's a lot of book for the money, too." Read more

"...even if you aren't the characters are exceptional, and the mystery is very entertaining." Read more

6 customers mention "Readability"6 positive0 negative

Customers find the book readable, with one mentioning it's their favorite novel series.

"This was another fantastic novel from Nisioisin...." Read more

"Zaregoto is my favorite novel series, and with this doing (hopefully) successful we can see the other novels become officially translated as well...." Read more

"is a great novel, is so controversial and mysterious" Read more

"...That aside it was still a good read and I'm reading the next title in this series already." Read more

3 customers mention "Character development"3 positive0 negative

Customers praise the exceptional characters in the book, with one mentioning they have plenty of personality to go around.

"...The narrative is brilliantly dark, and the characters are all very well fleshed out and three-dimensional...." Read more

"...The characters are all fun and quirky and there is plenty of personality to go around...." Read more

"...series I recommend giving this a try, even if you aren't the characters are exceptional, and the mystery is very entertaining." Read more

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  • Navios
    5.0 out of 5 stars MIND = BLOWN
    Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2019
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    I went in thinking this was an edgy modern retelling of classic mystery novel "And Then There Were None" with anime tropes and pop culture references.

    Hoo-boy was I wrong. The narrative is brilliantly dark, and the characters are all very well fleshed out and three-dimensional. The plot twist left me awestruck, it’s no wonder this book won the Mephisto Award, as I highly doubt anyone would have seen that resolution coming!

    For a light novel enthusiast Zaregoto is such a refreshing read and I recommend it to all fans of mystery / detective fiction.
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  • Jake Maloney
    5.0 out of 5 stars This was another fantastic novel from Nisioisin
    Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2017
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    This was another fantastic novel from Nisioisin. This is the first book in a long time that kept me reading until the early hours of the morning because I was so hooked on the story.
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  • Gordon
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another great read from NISIOISIN.
    Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2017
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    It's NISIOISIN. Not really much else needs to be said about this. Great writing, despite not being done yet. Always a treat to be able to get a new NISIO book. Having the character that not really a whole lot of other authors tend to have for their books nowadays.
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  • Justin
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent mystery novel
    Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2017
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    A really good mystery novel by a great Japanese writer. The translation for this book is done pretty well. Nisioisin is notorious for is puns and portmanteaus in Japanese, which don't always translate well to English. I was able to pick out several instances of where the translator had to take creative liberty with the original text, but they weren't jarring or out-of-place, which is refreshing compared to some other translations out there. The characters are all fun and quirky and there is plenty of personality to go around. The locked room mysteries are well laid-out and the resolutions are satisfying. It's also quite long so it's a lot of book for the money, too.
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  • JoJo
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent work from Nisioisin
    Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2021
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    If you're a fan of Nisioisin's Monogatari series I recommend giving this a try, even if you aren't the characters are exceptional, and the mystery is very entertaining.
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  • Connor
    5.0 out of 5 stars Zaregoto is my favorite novel series
    Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2017
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    Zaregoto is my favorite novel series, and with this doing (hopefully) successful we can see the other novels become officially translated as well. Maybe even Ningen and Saikyou??
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  • AlcolicAnonim
    5.0 out of 5 stars Controversial
    Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2019
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    is a great novel, is so controversial and mysterious
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  • Yagyu no Tengu
    4.0 out of 5 stars A excellent mystery novel
    Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2023
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    This was a really good mystery, however I wouldn't say that this book touches on the author's best. It wasn't as well written as the "Monogatari" series was for instance. That aside it was still a good read and I'm reading the next title in this series already.
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  • Gaby
    5.0 out of 5 stars du grand NISIOISIN
    Reviewed in France on September 20, 2017
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    Bon soyons clair, pour peu que vous parlez un peu anglais et que vous aimez des series un peu loufoques et avec leur univers totalement unique, vous rentrerez dans une histoire passionnante qui vaut le détour. je ne peux que le recommander.
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  • Prince 59
    5.0 out of 5 stars Peak fiction
    Reviewed in India on November 3, 2024
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    One of best stories ever written. It's just perfect from every aspect.
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  • Ayooooooooooo
    5.0 out of 5 stars Ottimo libro
    Reviewed in Italy on February 23, 2025
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    Bel libro, mi sta piacendo molto lo stile di Nisio
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  • Eduardo Cortez Ribeiro
    5.0 out of 5 stars Na minha opinião a melhor obra do Nisioisin
    Reviewed in Brazil on January 29, 2021
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    Com certeza a minha obra favorita do autor, história muito bem escrita, ótimos personagens e um mistério que faz juz ao título de ''zaregoto''.

    Edição execelente da Vertical.
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  • Tester
    5.0 out of 5 stars Nice
    Reviewed in Australia on February 15, 2024
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    Interesting novel, it's self contained so you get a full conclusion by the end of the book though it leaves you wanting more
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