Kanashimi No Shijūgo (Paperback Bunko)

The story had a compelling build-up, but the middle chapters felt a bit slower. I wonder if that was meant to deepen the character development.

Switching between viewpoints added layers to the mystery, but I’m curious whether this was planned from the start or evolved during writing.

The atmosphere really grounded the story, making the crime feel more personal. I'm interested in what drew the author to this particular setting.