琥珀のパイプ

ミステリーの定石を逆手に取った奇抜な作品ではあるが、成功しているとは言えない。入り込み過ぎてリアリティがなかった。戦前の短編とはいえデティールをもっとしっかり整えた読者の納得出来るものにして欲しい。特に最後告白は単に謎を明かすための蛇足で意味がない。工夫が足りない。大体においてこの作者は正統ミステリーの系譜なのだが、ストーリーテラーとしては今一つ達者ではないのが惜しまれる。

Once in a while a book comes along that keeps you up at night as you read just one more page
I feel that it is the writer's duty to grab a reader's attention and never let it go.
This book has given me more than I could have asked for.
This is already edging up to one of the best novels I've ever read. There is little wonder why this novel has won so many awards

I read this book in one day and can't stop thinking about it. There are several clues to the surprise ending if you pay attention to the details.
This book offered all this and more to Yours Truly and so I am giving the book 5 stars and an A from me.
If you haven't read this book and are at all interested I say take a chance on it!

Loved the way the author ties everything together at the end! Stunning and satisfying! Looking forward to his next book.
Quick read, unpredictable twists and turns and a bit scary (lock your doors when reading)!
I loved this book! I read through it pretty quickly the first time.
This book has everything - great writing, realistic characters, a non stop story line with plenty of twists and turns and a satisfying ending.

I gave this book five stars because it was a thoroughly enjoyable read. I have never been disappointed by this author's books. Unfortunately, now I have to wait for the next one.
It's one of those books where you can start at the beginning middle or end and enjoy it every time. I bought a few copies as gifts for my kids' history teacher, math teacher, and language teacher. Also, a gift for my uncle and for one of my friends. Recommended.