The Kamogawa Food Detectives

Book Review: The Kamogawa Food Detectives by Hisashi Kashiwai

I heard about the second book in this series but decided to start with the first one, with no special expectations beyond knowing that Japanese authors often bring unique storytelling to obscure topics. As an otaku, I've had my fair share of such experiences.

Overall, this is a very simple book—perhaps too simple. While the premise is somewhat unique, if you're familiar with a lot of Japanese content and literature (like manga or anime), it may not seem all that unique. Each chapter stands alone, and there isn't much continuity, although I found the last two chapters to be more engaging.