A review by marlzipan
The Honjin Murders by Seishi Yokomizo

mysterious sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

A great ‘closed room mystery’ setup with heaps of potential and an interesting payoff. While the logic of the solution was plausible, the characterisation could have been much stronger throughout the novel, who would have led to a better, more believable story.