Over the past few years, Japanese detective fiction gained more popularity among global readers. The bookworm in me was introduced to Japanese detective fiction by a dear friend. The Japanese mystery novels (honkaku) of the 20th century and beyond offer some of the finest detective stories ever penned. In Japanese detective fiction, the modus operandi and motive behind the crime gather more prominence than the simple quest to find the killer. In Japanese detective fiction, the modus operandi and motive behind the crime gather more prominence than the simple quest to find the killer.

Source: Indian Express November 04, 2022 20:07 UTC