A Quiet Place by Seichō MatsumotoMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
I think I enjoyed this story more than "Inspector Imanishi Investigates" by the same author, although that one was made more interesting by the details of various parts of Japan and the different accents.
This was originally published in 1971, and in many ways it shows. The pace is rather slow, and the people unremarkable. On the other hand, it is a glimpse into Japanese life in the late 60's/early 70's, with a mysterious death and its aftermath thrown in the mix. What's not to love?
4.5 stars
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