By skyforbes 
The classic Japanese detective novel is a clear example of how Japanese fiction takes its time to unravel the secrets of the human soul, even in a genre that sometimes seeks other horizons.
The temporal cadence, the narrative rhythm of books, can often make the difference between a work being good, excellent, or mediocre. What is known as tempo is one of the factors that is least taken into account when evaluating novels, essays, poetry, and all types of literary genres.
This may be because readers are often unaware of tempo and do not appreciate it when deciding whether they have liked a book or not. As a result, critics have stopped evaluating or taking it into account because it is not something that the general public (which makes up the majority of those who read literary reviews or critiques) will consider.
Whether or not it is currently important, narrative rhythm remains the cornerstone of any narrative worth its salt. And in the novel A Quiet Place, by Japanese author Seicho Matsumoto, this is more than clear.
We are presented with a story that begins with a tragic event, in which the protagonist, Tsuneo Asai, must face an irreparable loss…
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