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Book: Journey Under The Midnight Sun
Author: Keigo Higashino
Genre: Mystery/Thriller
Language: English
Pages: 539
The best way to start reading journey of the year is by picking up my favorite Keigo Higashino's Journey Under The Midnight Sun.
The story begins with the murder of a pawnbroker in an abandoned building in Osaka in 1973. Detective Sasagaki is entrusted with the investigation and he finds many clues and possible suspects, but unable to zero down on particular person. Because of this the case is closed as unresolved, yet Sasagaki finds it difficult to let go. So his obsession continues with suspects and he follows their life for two decades. It is his belief that the very first crime has caused ripple effect that resulted hurting many other people.
From early on readers get to know who the murderer is. The mystery lies in how and why. And when that unravels you're in for shock and empathy.
The story is narrated from multiple point of views and lots of characters get introduced as it progresses which can be little overbearing especially with names. Still you get the hang of it. There were reference to video games, computer technology and hacking, Yom Kippur war, economic crisis, and brilliant insight into Japanese culture and lifestyle.
For me nothing can go wrong when it comes to Higashino, so I might always be partial.
