Seichō Matsumoto

Born

in Hiroshima, Japan

December 21, 1909

Died

August 04, 1992

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Seicho Matsumoto (松本清張, Matsumoto Seichō), December 21, 1909 – August 4, 1992) was a Japanese writer.

Matsumoto's works created a new tradition of Japanese crime fiction. Dispensing with formulaic plot devices such as puzzles, Matsumoto incorporated elements of human psychology and ordinary life into his crime fiction. In particular, his works often reflect a wider social context and postwar nihilism that expanded the scope and further darkened the atmosphere of the genre. His exposé of corruption among police officials as well as criminals was a new addition to the field. The subject of investigation was not just the crime but also the society in which the crime was committed.

The self-educated Matsumoto did not see his first book in print ...more

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Seichō Matsumoto’s books

Average rating: 3.65 · 4,301 ratings · 620 reviews · 184 distinct works • Similar authors

	Inspector Imanishi Investigates by Seichō Matsumoto, Beth Cary (Translator) 3.81 avg rating — 1,182 ratings — published 1961 — 16 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Quiet Place by Seichō Matsumoto, Louise Heal Kawai (Goodreads Author) (Translation) 3.51 avg rating — 853 ratings — published 1971 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Points and Lines by Seichō Matsumoto, Makiko Yamamoto (translator) , Paul C. Blum (translator) 3.59 avg rating — 1,306 ratings — published 1957 — 28 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Pro Bono by Seichō Matsumoto, 松本清張 , Andrew Clare (Translator) 3.52 avg rating — 249 ratings — published 1961 — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Voice and Other Stories by Seichō Matsumoto, Adam Kabat (Translator) 3.83 avg rating — 117 ratings — published 1964 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	砂の器上 by Seichō Matsumoto, 松本清張 3.87 avg rating — 31 ratings — published 1973 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	黒い樹海 [Kuroi Jukai] by Seichō Matsumoto, 松本清張 3.77 avg rating — 26 ratings — published 1973 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	零的焦點 by Seichō Matsumoto, 松本清張 , 張麗嫺 (Translator) 3.50 avg rating — 44 ratings — published 1959 — 9 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	砂の器下 by Seichō Matsumoto, 松本清張 really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 24 ratings — published 1973 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Стена глаз 3.45 avg rating — 22 ratings — published 1971 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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