Midsummer Equation

Name: Midsummer Equation
Author: (Japan) Keigo Higashino

盛夏方程式

by (Japan) Keigo Higashino (（日）东野圭吾)

Status: Completed
Source: Fanqie

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9.3Score

65Chapters

Synopsis

In a quiet seaside town, Cheng Shi's family runs a hotel that has been in disrepair and has fewer and fewer tourists. One day in midsummer, the hotel welcomed three guests related to Tokyo: Manabu Yukawa, associate professor of the Department of Physics at Teito University, a retired detective from the Metropolitan Police Department, and a fifth-grade elementary school boy. That night, Yukawa Manabu went to a small restaurant; the boy and Narumi's father placed flowers in the backyard; he disappeared after dinner and was found dead at the beach the next day. The police prepared to close the case by accident, but could not find out why the deceased came to this town and chose this hotel. Narumi found it strange that the deceased seemed to have known him for a long time, but the two were clearly strangers. The boy vaguely felt that he had seen strange things, but could not explain them clearly. Yukawa Manabu discovered that there were many illogical things around him, such as the seascape paintings on the hotel walls that did not depict the scenery here. A person far away in Tokyo murmured to himself: "I'm sorry, I hurt you. But I won't say anything, even until I die." Keigo Higashino said: "I wanted to write a work with a completely different atmosphere from "The Devotion of Suspect X" and "The Saint's Relief", and I wanted to present it a bit more lively and cheerful. "The Summer Formula" is different from my past works in many aspects. If a boy who doesn't believe in adults meets Yukawa Manabu, who hates children, what kind of chemical reaction will the two cause? I am very interested in this."

Reader comments

Everyone has a side that cannot be shown to anyone, not even friends, lovers, or even family members. Wearing a false smile and putting on airs to cover up your true heart and hide your true nature. That's how the world is - barely maintaining a semblance of peace. ——"Spy Plays House" 2023'5'18 8:51
15 likes3y ago
This is the first time I read a long work of his, and I have read his novella before. There is a step-by-step process here, and the development of the storyline is also like this. All kinds of people have their own practices and opinions. No matter what the development will be, we should protect the people we care about in the most appropriate way. This is not only the ending that Yukawa wants to see, but also what we want.
5 likes3y ago
Professor Yukawa, I am once again shocked by you
4 likes1y ago
Another good book for new readers
4 likes2y ago
It's been a long time since I read a book in the Yukawa series. Once again, I'm still amazed by Yukawa's physical experiments and reasoning.
3 likes1y ago
The storyline of this book is fascinating and full of suspense and surprises. Each character has his or her own unique personality that is impressive. Keigo Higashino is really good at developing characters and making readers care about their fate. The seaside town background in midsummer also adds a lot of romance and mystery to the story. I really like this relaxed yet tense narrative style, which is very enjoyable to read!
3 likes2y ago
Comparison between "Summer's Formula" and "The Devotion of Suspect X" Ishigami took the initiative to commit a crime for love, and Yukawa chose to reveal the whole truth; But this time Yukawa actively chose to slow down the truth and give priority to protecting the innocent children.
2 likes1mo ago
Keigo Higashino's books are still so good
1 like6mo ago
Works worth reading
2y ago
Wow, oh, oh, oh
1y ago

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