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Death on Gokumon Island
by Seishi Yokomizo
This mystery from one of Japan’s greatest crime writers was loosely inspired by Agatha Christie’s ‘And Then There None’. It has recently been translated into English by Louise Heal Kawai and the translated version is due for release on 30th June 2022.
The book is number four in a series of stories centring on famed private detective, Kosuke Kindaichi, and is set directly after World War II on an island in Japan’s Seto Inland Sea. Kosuke arrives on Gokumon Island to deliver a message to the family of his fallen comrade, Chimata. What happens next is chilling and presents an epic puzzle for Kosuke to piece together.
It’s a classic whodunnit and I had difficulty putting it down. Although it’s part of a series, I didn’t feel I lost anything having not read the other books yet. It works great as a stand-alone story.
The translation is seamless. It’s that perfect balance of having a natural and compelling flow in English, while retaining all the cultural references that ensure you don’t forget it’s a Japanese book.
The book is number four in a series of stories centring on famed private detective, Kosuke Kindaichi, and is set directly after World War II on an island in Japan’s Seto Inland Sea. Kosuke arrives on Gokumon Island to deliver a message to the family of his fallen comrade, Chimata. What happens next is chilling and presents an epic puzzle for Kosuke to piece together.
It’s a classic whodunnit and I had difficulty putting it down. Although it’s part of a series, I didn’t feel I lost anything having not read the other books yet. It works great as a stand-alone story.
The translation is seamless. It’s that perfect balance of having a natural and compelling flow in English, while retaining all the cultural references that ensure you don’t forget it’s a Japanese book.