Journey Under the Midnight Sun
Ratings6
Average rating3.8
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Ratings6
Average rating3.8
When a man is found murdered in an abandoned building in Osaka in 1973, unflappable detective Sasagaki is assigned to the case. He begins to piece together the connection of two young people who are inextricably linked to the crime; the dark, taciturn son of the victim and the unexpectedly captivating daughter of the main suspect. Over the next twenty years we follow their lives as Sasagaki pursues the case - which remains unsolved - to the point of obsession. Stark, intriguing and stylish, Journey Under the Midnight Sun is an epic mystery by the bestselling Japanese author.
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Actual rating: 3.5 stars
There are a LOT of characters. So if you're bad at remembering names, it may be a good idea to write them down and the roles they play in each chapter. The story in general was interesting. It offered an unique view to the characters and how they grew up in almost 20 years. The only thing that bothers me is that I guessed 80% of the main twists, so it wasn't surprising when I read them. Besides that, it was a great book.
Brilliantly-crafted mystery that keeps you hooked till the last moment. But it certainly could have been a lot crispier and shorter. Too many sub-plots that probably were not needed. Nonetheless, a gripping read that you would expect from the author.
