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A review by fyodorholmez
The Ginza Ghost by Keikichi Ōsaka
informative
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
When I read about the past of Keikichi Ōsaka I couldnt help but feel frustrated about how he never got the recognition he deserved. The book was a collection of small detective stories but unlike most crime books the author built the stories extremely informative that at some point I felt like I was reading encyclopedias. Every page taught different subjects such as ships, weather, lights and such. The stories were not only informative, Also the pages were built with genius and creative twists. Sadly most stories didn't leave that much of an impact on me and I am afraid I will be forgetting them in time, however the one called "Funeral Locomotive" left an incredible impact on me that as an artist I even drew the woman in it. If you are into crime books and short stories its a must to read in Japanese literature.