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.
Reading in Traditional Chinese with zhuyin
I finished my first novel in Chinese. I read in Traditional Chinese, and my e-book could display the Zhuyin, which made reading much easier.
『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.
Book review:『奇譚ルーム』by Kaoru Hayamine
A mystery book for children that is both easy to read and engrossing. Recommended for language learners!
Book review: 『七回死んだ男』by Yasuhiko Nishizawa
Time loop and murder mystery… this book sounded so promising, yet I ended up being disappointed with it.
Book review: 『殺人現場は雲の上』by Keigo Higashino
A collection of linked short stories with an overall light tone. Maybe my least favourite Higashino read so far, but still a relaxing and entertaining read.
Reading in Chinese
Update on the books that I have tried to read, am reading, and will read in Chinese.
Book review: 『伝説なき地』by Yoichi Funado
Even though this book won the Mystery Writers of Japan Award, it is hard to classify it as “mystery”. It is a fast pace thriller/adventure with a good dose of violence and suspense. I personally enjoyed it much more than I expected.
Book review: 『絆』by Kenji Kosugi
Entirely set in the courtroom, this novel features lawyer Harashima and won the Mystery Writers of Japan Award in 1988.