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A review by ideasoforder
The 8 Mansion Murders by Takemaru Abiko
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
An interesting locked room mystery from a Japanese master and a very good introduction to the genre for anyone who isn't familiar. A bit too heavy on the bumbling detective for my taste, but relatively charming anyway and a good puzzle in the end.