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A review by irxren
The Honjin Murders by Seishi Yokomizo
2.0
I had mixed feelings about this book. On one hand, I appreciated learning about Honkaku mysteries and their ties to Golden Age mysteries, but as a story, it fell short for me. The writing, possibly impacted by translation, felt repetitive and lacking in creativity. The constant repetition of phrases became tiresome and affected the overall enjoyment.
The conversational style, where the author directly addresses the reader and discusses his writing process, was distracting and unnecessary. It didn't add value to the story and actually detracted from the experience. The lack of clear visual descriptions also hampered my experience, especially during crucial moments like the final revelations. I struggled to picture how everything was set up and executed, which impacted my engagement with the story.
The conversational style, where the author directly addresses the reader and discusses his writing process, was distracting and unnecessary. It didn't add value to the story and actually detracted from the experience. The lack of clear visual descriptions also hampered my experience, especially during crucial moments like the final revelations. I struggled to picture how everything was set up and executed, which impacted my engagement with the story.