A review by tigervilli
The Honjin Murders by Seishi Yokomizo

mysterious fast-paced

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

3.5

First of all, thanks to my best friend, who I let choose what to read next. I enjoyed it more than I expected,  although the narrative and writing was a bit odd for me (probably due to the fact that the book was first published in 1946).  There were many references to other famous mystery writers, some of which I even recognized. The mystery itself kept me puzzling along and the actual crime plot was one I didn't expect AND I really liked Kosuke!