A review by boodrow
Tokyo Express by Seichō Matsumoto

mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

A fast-paced classic of detective fiction that’s all plot and no character. It moves along swiftly but is fairly repetitive: detective follows a lead, reaches a dead end, suddenly remembers an important detail in a ‘how could I forget!’ moment of inspiration, follows another lead, and so on…

It’s not very sophisticated by today’s standards and the investigation involves a lot of tedious detail about train timetables, but it’s entertaining enough if you’re looking for a quick read.
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