Inugami Curse

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Seishi Yokomizo: Inugami Curse (2020, Pushkin Press, Limited)

336 pages

English language

Published Nov. 10, 2020 by Pushkin Press, Limited.

ISBN:
978-1-78227-503-9
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4 stars (1 review)

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Quite Enjoyable

4 stars

The thing I have to focus on is that I very much liked the character of Kindaichi Kosuke, and it's particularly because he reminded me of Columbo (so it's also quite adorable to me that both characters have existing statues in the world). I know that Columbo came after him, but they both have the kind of unique charm of an incredibly observant person who appears a little haphazardly bumbling at times. I don't know why, but this kind of detective is far more engaging to me. Perhaps because it makes the detective feel more relatable and like it's just that they happen to see the world through a different lens which helps them make connections that others can't.

I really enjoy the mystery and the structure. While there are a couple red herrings, the primary thing that seems to be utilised are a lot of well-placed Chekhov's guns... Except …

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