Death on Gokumon Island by Seishi YokomizoMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
Not quite as fast as the first, but equally addictive.
Book Two in the series, this sees Kindaichi returned from war, and traveling to Gokumon Island to share news of the death of his comrade with the man's family. The information he keeps to himself, though, is that the man's dying words requested Kindaichi go to the island to save his sisters from murder.
A noticeably thicker story than the first, this has a lot more detail leading up to perpetration of the crime(s). Clearly a product of its time, the story takes a little time to reflect on war and its consequences. However this is first and foremost a detective story and the author never forgets that.
The pacing was a little slower, but once the first crime happens there's a pretty puzzle to solve with many clues (and red herrings) to consider. There's an extensive cast of characters, all with their own quirks, and Kindaichi himself is loveably strange.
I really enjoy this series, and Kindaichi is a great character. He's smart and makes some clever deductions, but he's not without his flaws and he's not always greeted with open arms.
The story has plenty to think over, and will keep you guessing. Another fantastic installment in the series.
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