The two topics of this novel, kidnapping and computer science, did not manage to trigger my interest, and though the book was good overall, it was not for me.
Book review: 『あした天気にしておくれ』by Futari Okajima
An excellent mystery novel about horse racing. Even though it is not a topic I’m particularly interested in, I was completely engrossed in the novel from beginning to end.
Book review: 『長い長い眠り』by Shoji Yuki
Second book in the Sergeant Gohara series and as good as the first one!
Book review: 『解決まではあと6人』by Futari Okajima
I found the concept of the book really good (6 detectives investigate a part of the case and only the reader gets the whole picture), but it somehow failed to completely trigger my interest.
Book review: 『ひげのある男たち』by Shoji Yuki
First book in the Sergeant Gohara series and an entertaining whodunnit.
Book review: 『北斎殺人事件』by Katsuhiko Takahashi
Second book in the ukio-e series, 北斎殺人事件 is both an engrossing murder mystery and a fascinating exploration of Hokusai’s life. However, it felt very tedious to read at times, and it definitely belongs to the most difficult books I read in Japanese so far.
Book review: 『針の誘い』by Takao Tsuchiya
Third book in the Chigusa series, and unfortunately, the last one available.
Book review: 『赤の組曲』by Takao Tsuchiya
Second book in the Chigusa series, 赤の組曲 is a fast-paced, engrossing detective novel.
Book review: 『13階段』by Kazuaki Takano
A book about wrongful conviction and capital punishment with an engrossing investigation.
Book review:『十字架のカルテ』by Mikito Chinen
An engrossing book that tackles the topics of retribution, justice and mental illness.
『白い衝動』by Katsuhiro Go
Even though I found the main character difficult to understand, I really enjoyed this book for its engrossing plot and interesting topics.
Book review: 『シャイロックの子供たち』by Jun Ikeido
Not my favourite Jun Ikeido but still an engrossing read that tackles typical problems that bank employees are facing before turning into a real mystery.