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This is a compilation of novel reviews and impressions I've written so far. I've focused on my favorite mystery novels, trying to avoid spoilers. This is an introduction and review of the novel "Kokurojo" (Black Prison Castle) by Honobu Yonezawa. It's a mystery set in the Sengoku period and a Naoki Prize-winning work. (Combustible materials...).

This is an introduction and review of Honobu Yonezawa's novel "Kokurojo" (Black Prison Castle), published in June 2021. I will introduce the appeal of this mystery set in the Sengoku period and featuring Araki Murashige, from the perspective of someone who had been putting off buying it.

This is an introduction to Honobu Yonezawa's collection of classic mystery short stories, "Combustible Materials." I've compiled information on my purchase status (paperback, hardcover, and ebook), along with summaries and reviews.

An introduction and review of Honobu Yonezawa's novel "The Tragedy of I" (Ai no Higeki). This social mystery, set against the backdrop of a project to revitalize an uninhabited village, is presented with minimal spoilers.

This is the second book in the series, following "The Gymnasium Murders," which I previously recommended as an easy-to-read, authentic mystery. The detective is, of course, the same "Urazome Tenma" as before. Please be aware that there are references to the previous book, so those who haven't read it yet should be cautious. You can find the previous book's review here...

深水黎一郎『ミステリー・アリーナ』の感想。推理合戦のテレビ番組を舞台に、15人の回答者が物語を見ながら推理していく斬新で緻密な構成の作品で、軽やかな文体で読みやすかった点も含めて書いています。

A summary and review of Yusuke Kishi's novel "The Glass Hammer." I'll also touch on the appeal of the locked-room mystery, offering my perspective as someone who has been reading Kishi's works since high school.

This is a review of Yugo Aozaki's novel, "The Gymnasium Murder." I'll introduce it as an easy-to-read, authentic mystery, while also touching on its appeal, which is reminiscent of Yukito Ayatsuji's "Mansion Series."

伊坂幸太郎『アヒルと鴨のコインロッカー』の感想。作者のファンなら無難に楽しめる一方、初めて読む人に強くすすめる作品ではないと感じた理由を書いています。広義のミステリとして、謎と犯人の扱いにも触れます。

A summary and review of Tokuro Nukui's debut novel, "The Lament." This article includes spoilers and discusses the plot twists, explaining why it's a recommended read for mystery novel fans.