Wordbook Features

This is a page-by-page ordered glossary presenting selected vocabulary for the original Japanese book Yougisha X No Kenshin, which is published by Bungeishunju and sold separately.

Workbook Details:
BSW201
Letter and A4 PDF
146 pages
2858 entries

Ordered Glossary Method

Blue Sea Wordbooks provide important vocabulary for a corresponding Japanese book. The format is an "ordered glossary", listing vocabulary words in order to match the page and sequence in which the words appear on the page of the original book. This allows quick reference so that reading of the original book can proceed more smoothly.

Each entry presents 3 elements of information in 3 corresponding columns. The first is the kanji representation of the vocabulary word; the second is the reading of the word in hiragana; the third is a brief definition in English. See Wordbook Information for additional details.

Overview of Original Book

Yougisha X No Kenshin presents a middle-aged man willing and able to do horrifying things in order to protect someone he loves. A detective story of sorts, it tells the story from the side of those caught up in the crime.

The book was written by Keigo Higashino in 2005. It is published by Bungeishunju (Tokyo). The generally intended target audience is a native Japanese adult.

ISBN-10: 4-16-323860-3
ISBN-13: 978-4163238609

Original Book Details in Japanese

This original book is not sold by Blue Sea Press! It is available from Amazon Japan. All information on the Amazon Japan site is presented in Japanese and may be troublesome for some users.

See Wordbook Information for other sources which may be able to supply the original book.

Blue Sea Press is not responsible for availability of the original Japanese book or its means of distribution.

Evaluation of Original Book

This novel is an exceptional literary achievement. Many Japanese authors go to extreme lengths to include unusual language and bizarre kanji, as though they believe that literary prowess requires the inclusion of many rare elements. In contrast, with Yougisha X No Kenshin, Higashino impresses on every level without relying on stylistic quirks.

A woman defends herself from an ex-husband and inadvertently kills him in the process. Her neighbor suddenly appears and volunteers to tie up loose ends so she will not have to face possible charges. She goes along, and the complexities grow as police try to unravel all the mysteries this helpful neighbor has constructed.

It should be noted here that the neighbor mentioned above is an exquisite literary character. A helpful do-gooder, a frustrated mathematical genius, a bored teacher, and a hopeful paramour. He is the silent type who pours every latent skill into a critical endeavor, and every person should be wary of such power.

The intricate plot continually draws the reader's attention. If there is a quibble, it would be that some additional physical description would have been helpful. Even so, this is a thoroughly enjoyable book.

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Wordbook: Yougisha X No Kenshin provides support for reading of the original Japanese book, enabling a smoother and more enjoyable reading experience that will assist in learning of the Japanese language.

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