Inspector Morimoto and the Two Umbrellas : A Detective Story Set in Japan

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Summary: A model detective
Review: This book reminds me a lot of the great Japanese detective story by Matsumoto Seicho, Points and Lines. This is a proper detective story allowing the reader to try and solve the crime too, rather than the rather cliched detective stories one reads so often when the detective himself (normally with a stack of emotional baggage)is the focal point of the story. In this novel one can sift through the evidence with Morimoto and Suzuki and try, like them, to ascertain what has really happened. That said, the characters are nonetheless interesting as they cautiously tread their way to solving the crime. We could all learn from their methodical approach to problem solving.


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Summary: Sets the standard!
Review: This book sets the high standard of the Inspector Morimoto series, of which I've read all three books. I strongly recommend them all. Hemion has found a successful formula, and I like the continuity between the books. I like the maps at the front of each of the books, the trips that Inspector Morimoto makes around Japan, and the puzzling "mathematical" plots. And I like the humor! This is a great series of detective/mystery stories.

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Summary: Nice writing style.
Review: Timothy Hemion has a nice writing style. It is crisp and clear and precise. I especially like the descriptions of the train rides in Japan. I agree with the other reviewers. This is a very good detective story. I recommend it to people who enjoy detective stories and to people who will enjoy reading about the Japanese countryside.