November discussion - "The Devotion of Suspect X" by Keigo Higashino
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Our book for November 2025 is The Devotion of Suspect X, by Keigo Higashino.
Yasuko lives a quiet life, working in a Tokyo bento shop, a good mother to her only child. But when her ex-husband appears at her door without warning one day, her comfortable world is shattered.
When Detective Kusanagi of the Tokyo Police tries to piece together the events of that day, he finds himself confronted by the most puzzling, mysterious circumstances he has ever investigated. Nothing quite makes sense, and it will take a genius to understand the genius behind this particular crime...
This month’s discussion will be held at Commaa in Sheung Wan on the 16th of November @ 2:00 pm. Please note: the café asks that for large groups, guests buy at least one beverage per person ($60 minimum). They have a selection of sweet treats, coffees, teas, and other drinks available for purchase.
After the discussion, we will choose the next book by group vote. Please bring your suggestions for future books!