Strange Pictures The Chilling Japanese Mystery Sensation

A crime novel like no other

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Initally, I was unsure what to expect from "Strange Pictures". I'll be frank, I'm not the biggest fan of whodunits, especially those done in the fashion of G. T. Karber (author of the "Murdle" series) - and I feared Uketsu might just be a copy-cat of said kind of books. But I was wrong. Macabre and sinister are truly the best adjectives to describe the horrific truths and motives that are being revealed through the nine drawings in the book. Uketsu's style of writing is captivating. Seriously, I couldn't stop reading once I started. Seldom has a book sucked me into its worldbuilding and story the way this book did. The story's simplicity is what makes it special. And I'd recommend it to every crime-aficionado who's looking for something new and unsusual.

Pictures hold a thousand words

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As a new years resolution to read more out of my comfort zone and lessen my BTR-pile, Strange Pictures by Uketsu was the first book I pulled out. You follow disorganized events in people's lives, ranging from students in a paranormal club to a wanna-be journalist who wants to know more about his former mentor. The events are, like I said, disorganized, almost like you're piecing everything together bit by bit with each chapter you read. Often, I had to sit down and pause and piece everything together, which was kind of fun to do along with reading the book. The story was a bit of a mess to follow, especially with the introduction of new characters every chapter, but I got the hang of it pretty quick. Strange Pictures was a nice, quick read and I'll definitely read more of Uketsu's work in the future!