Books
by Seicho Matsumoto
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Tokyo Express |
This prolific detective fiction writer weaves an intriguing mystery tale around the apparent suicide of a young couple. Central to the unravelling of the truth is a forensic understanding of Japanese culture and customs, in particular the workings of the Japanese railway system. Those who have visited the country will know you can set your watch by the arrivals and departures of trains and connecting ferries. It is beautifully paced, probably best read at a single sitting.
(Jeremy Miller - bwl 117 Summer 2025) |
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