Amongst Japanese mystery novels, a genre already celebrated and respected, The Tattoo Murder is undoubtedly one of the finest ever written.

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This is a macabre but fun and intensely exciting Japanese mystery novel that lays down enough twists and turns to keep the plot feeling fresh, despite its longer length.

Rao, Milana (9 June 2021). "Meera Chopra on shooting in Kamathipura: We shot mostly without consent because it is difficult to get permission there, especially at night". The Times of India . Retrieved 7 July 2023. Ora, voi non potete immaginare come mi si siano fatti gli occhi a cuoricino quando ho sentito questa frase! Ho interrotto l'audiolettura e sono passata subito a leggerla sull'ebook. This is one of the books mentioned in the introduction of The Decagon House Murders, so I was really happy to see that my library had an e-copy of it! It's just not very good. A bit pulpy, maybe, and not the last word in characterization, but the story is good enough on its own merits that something more involving could have resulted ... From here, identities blur together and you have no choice as a reader but to hold on tight and ride the waves.

THE TATTOO MURDER an addictive crime mystery full of twists THE TATTOO MURDER an addictive crime mystery full of twists

Typical of Japanese crime fiction, particularly the historical kind, it was slow burn with the characters and plot being built up in a very intriguing way. The culture of the country itself also finds a place as does in this particular book, the yakuza or mob and the tattoo craze which flourishes despite being deemed illegal at the time. Uh .... indeed; this contrivance was already a tired one when Takagi was writing this, in 1948, and should have long before been removed from the mystery-writer-toolbox. Out is a must-read Japanese novel, full stop, but especially for fans of the best Japanese mystery novels. What makes this book stand out in a sea of Japanese mystery novels is the fact that Nonoguchi, very early, confesses to the murder — just as Kaga suspects — but that’s just the beginning. Masako Togawa’s other mystery novel available in English is The Lady Killer. This is a book with similar vibes to those of Ryu Murakami, as it leans into the seedy underbelly of Tokyo life.Jha, Subhash K (April 12, 2021). "The Tattoo Murders Review: This Meera Chopra, Tanuj Virwani Starrer Is About Lowbrow Thrills | SpotboyE". SpotboyE . Retrieved 7 July 2023. I don't know how he did that, but when you read detective novels, there seem to be all sorts of methods for doing such things, so I'm sure it wouldn't be impossible. Entertainment Actor Robert De Niro testifies at a trial after former personal assistant accuses the actor of being an abusive boss ATMOSPHERE - 4: I think there is a translation issue here. Some comments seemed more 1998ish than 1948ish. Still, the creepy atmosphere of the world of full-body tattoos is nicely done (I didn't know it was illegal) and the Professor's collection of skin takes us into some creepy scenes. The sex, also, seemed rather explicit for 1948. But the clothing, food, the general devastation and loss in Japan feels right. I could almost feel the swirling, colorful kimonos and taste the various forms of rice, seaweed, sake, green tea, and more. In the sense that locale, period particulars and art direction in general would certainly be main attractions for this kind of novel, what's missing amounts to the donut and what's present is the hole.