I've compiled all the novel reviews and impressions I've written so far.
I write mainly about my favorite mystery novels, while being careful to avoid spoilers.
Honobu Yonezawa
Black Prison Castle (Kokurojo) - Novel by Honobu Yonezawa: Introduction and Review
This is a mystery novel set in the Sengoku period, and it won the Naoki Prize.
Flammable Material (by Honobu Yonezawa): Paperback book information, synopsis, and reviews.
It was a mystery with a police procedural feel, and the way the puzzles were solved was unique.
Introduction and Impressions of "The Tragedy of I" (Novel by Honobu Yonezawa)
This is a series of short stories, a mystery set in a remote, isolated village.
Top 4 Recommended Works by Honobu Yonezawa
This is a collection of four of my favorite works by Honobu Yonezawa.
Recommended works by Honobu Yonezawa: Classic Literature Club Series
This is a summary of the Classic Literature Club series, starting with "Hyouka".
Yugo Aozaki
Aquarium Murder (Novel by Yugo Aozaki) Review: The second book in the Urazome Tenma series
This is the second book in the Urazome Tenma series, and you can enjoy a classic mystery with plenty of puzzle-solving.
My thoughts on "The Murder in the Gymnasium" (novel by Yugo Aozaki)
This is the first work in the Urazome Tenma series, and the author's debut work.
Other writers
My thoughts on "Mystery Arena" (novel by Reiichiro Fukamizu)
This mystery has an unusual structure, involving multiple layers of deduction.
The Glass Hammer (by Yusuke Kishi): Synopsis, Trick, and Review
This is the first book in the Kei Enomoto series, which is characterized by its locked-room mystery plot.
My thoughts on "The Duck and the Coin Locker" (novel by Kotaro Isaka)
This is a typical Kotaro Isaka work, with its unique chronological structure.
My thoughts on "The Accuracy of the Grim Reaper" (by Kotaro Isaka)
This is a series of short stories featuring the Grim Reaper as the protagonist, and it has a unique sense of humor.
The Lament (by Tokuro Nukui): Synopsis, Spoilers, and Review | Novel Review
This debut work is remarkably well-executed, with a great twist ending.
My thoughts on Achilles and the Tortoise (novel by Yoshinori Shimizu)
This is a somewhat unusual work with a strong element of parody and pastiche.
My thoughts on the novel "Fujiko the Murderer's Impulses" (by Mari Sachiko): Why I don't recommend it.
This is a psychological thriller, and I've written about why I can't fully recommend it.
Review of "The Locked Room Murder Game 2.0" (Novel by Shogo Utano)
This is an unconventional locked-room mystery set on an anonymous online message board.
Review of the locked-room murder game: Checkmate (novel by Shogo Utano)
This is a sequel to the "Locked Room Murder Game" series.