leven 's review for:

The Decagon House Murders by Yukito Ayatsuji

3.25

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"The decagon house murders" follows seven students from a mystery club going to an one week trip to a remote island, intrigued by its history of a tragic incident. There, they discover  that someone's preparing to haunt them down. And it's likely the killer is one of them. They must solve the mystery to save themselves. 

I enjoyed the book, but I have mix feelings about it. I love the concept.. it's very unique and strategic. But the execution is real letdown. 

Honestly, I don't like the writing at all. It's a bit confusing and overly detailed. I was hoping all these details would mean something to the plot, that's why they're there. But it wasn't the case. 

Ending was a total surprise. But not in a good way. It felt like author dropped a huge revelation out of nowhere, without leaving any hint through out the story...like a mystery novel should be. And the characters... the fact that, they're all introduced as mystery fiction nerds still somehow they manage to head in completely wrong way. Spe

cially ellery.. i thought he'd be the one to solve it.. but alas that kid died doing NOTHING. Every character lacks depth, making it harder for me to connect. 

But I like the concept of their nicknames it's a very cool addition. 

I wish there were more clues to piece together, instead of having it all explained in the last chapter by the murderer.