A review by mobyskine
The Informer by Akimitsu Takagi, Sadako Mizuguchi

3.0

Story development a bit slow at the beginning, explanation and back story of everything was a bit boring but nearly the middle plot changing dramatically, enthralling as the crime took place. I like the mysterious vibe of main character, Segawa. Though it seems the plot revolved around him a lot still I feel like I don't even know him that much. I like Kirishima ways of investigating both crimes. His thoughts and simulation on every assumptions and theories. The last 10 chapters giving me so much chills and nervousness, so much guessing game between the characters, unexpected incidents, suspense and surprising encounters-- still think the mystery could be more interesting though. I love the writing style anyway, a feeling of classic although not much different from current crime plot I used to read. All of the characters been describing well, the secrets and insight of each personalities, very much predicted for some but I love the expect-the-unexpected vibe as well. You'll never know what's one's true intention, be it your close family or a good friend. A bit dissatisfied with the ending (I at least want a closure for Segawa, his thought on all the false mess) but it was still worth a read.