A review by mstall_
The Decagon House Murders by Yukito Ayatsuji

mysterious medium-paced

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

3.5

I picked this book up randomly at a local bookstore because I love a locked room mystery. A group of students from a prestigious Japanese university become stranded on an abandoned island. The group is part of the Universities Mystery Club and they see the excursion as a great excuse to write new material for the Mystery Club magazine. One by one, however, they begin to die leading the rest of the group to become more and more fearful (and suspicious) of each other. 

I thought this was a great book! I didn't see the twist coming which is always so fun. There were some things that were a bit muddled in the translation (like the "plates", I think they meant plaques or signs) but overall I really enjoyed the book. A fun, interesting read.