The Inugami Clan: a Gothic Tale of Murder from Japan’s Master of Crime
By: Seishi Yokomizo
By: Seishi Yokomizo
Seishi Yokomizo is Japan’s most popular mystery writer. This is the first book in the Inspector Kindaichi series.
When I read translated books, I always regret not being able to read them in the original language. Nuances are lost in translation and the story line at times seems choppy.
Paper Butterfly
Summary: "Mei, a private investigator in Beijing, China, is approached by a record company executive when one of his rising stars goes missing. The investigation leads her to a man called Lin, who hasn’t been heard of since 1989." Lin’s story is told in flashbacks and describes the cruel conditions of the labor camps in China where Lin was imprisoned. The author, Ms Lang, took part in the protests in Tiananmen Square, so the descriptions are vivid and gives Western readers an idea of what took place. The descriptions of the cities and towns are better than the characterizations. The second part of the book brings the past, Lin, and the present Mei, together. The setting makes this a worthwhile read. by Diane Wei Lang
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