I did not like this novel as much as the other Akechi stories, but even though I have much to criticise, it was still an enjoyable read.
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Book review: 『聖母』 by Rikako Akiyoshi
『聖母』 is my first novel by Rikako Akiyoshi but certainly not my last. I was very impressed by this thriller!
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Book review: 『告白』 by Kanae Minato
告白 is Kanae Minato’s most famous work and my favourite so far. This book is fantastic, highly recommended!
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Book review: 『満願』 by Honobu Yonezawa
This collection of short stories has been ranked first in three different rankings for mystery novels.
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Book review: 『アキラとあきら』 by Jun Ikeido
My first ever business novel and one of my favourite books read in Japanese!
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Book review: 『蜘蛛男』 by Edogawa Rampo
『蜘蛛男』 is the first novel in the Kogoro Akechi series. A suspenseful battle against the most devilish villain we have seen so far!
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Book review: 『むかし僕が死んだ家』 by Keigo Higashino
A nice mystery novel with a slow start that becomes quite addictive the more the story goes on.
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Book review: 『聖女の救済』 by Keigo Higashino
This is the 5th book of the Galileo series but only the second novel (with The Devotion of Suspect X). This is an excellent howdunnit that has been translated into English by Alexander O. Smith under the title Salvation of a Saint
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Book review: 『密室に向かって撃て！』 by Tokuya Higashigawa
This is the second book of the Ikagawa series. Not as good as the first one in my opinion, but still an enjoyable read.
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Book review: 『一寸法師｜何者』 by Edogawa Rampo
This is the second book in the Kogoro Akechi series. It contains two novellas: 一寸法師 and 何者.
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