The Aosawa Murders

Holly says: "This premise is WILD: a prominent family hosts a party where 17 people die from cyanide in their drinks. The only clues to what happened are a mysterious scrap of verse and one survivor: Hisako, the blind daughter of the hosts. This intricate puzzle mystery and psychological thriller jumps around in time, place, and perspective, leaving the reader not entirely certain of what, exactly, happened. I found it fascinating, although ultimately, the resolution was not as satisfying as I prefer in my mysteries. However, the telling of the story is a work of art, giving the reader insight into Japanese culture and an atmospheric setting. Translated from the Japanese by Alison Watts. Content warnings apply."