Name: The City And Its Uncertain Walls: Seicho Matsumoto Classic Mystery
SKU: 9781787304475
Author: Seicho Matsumoto
ISBN: 9781787304475

Question 1

Who is the author of 'The City And Its Uncertain Walls'?

Accepted Answer

The author is Seicho Matsumoto, known as the master of Japanese crime and bestselling author of 'Tokyo Express'.

Question 2

What is the main plot of the book?

Accepted Answer

The main plot involves Senior Inspector Imanishi Eitaro investigating a man's body found on tracks at Kamata Station in Tokyo, 1960, with only two leads: a distinctive accent and the word 'kameda'.

Question 3

What historical period does the novel explore?

Accepted Answer

The novel provides a fascinating glimpse into Japanese society during the 1960s, a time of significant change and the emergence of new ideas from the West.

Question 4

Are there any notable literary endorsements for this book?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it has been described as 'irresistible' by Lee Child and 'beautiful and melancholic' by Paula Hawkins.

The City And Its Uncertain Walls

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