A review by storykotori
The Fiend with Twenty Faces by Edogawa Rampo

adventurous funny mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

A delightful children's mystery, and foundational in the Japanese mystery genre. I would have loved this when I was nine.

An interesting take as a tamed down version (read: converted for children) of Edogawa Rampo's previous novel The Black Lizard.