Nishimura Kyotaro 西村京太郎

Last year I attempted to read all the books of 宮部美幸and 森博嗣. This year, I am on a vegeance to devor all of Nishimura Kyotato 西村京太郎's books. So far, I have already read 6 of the books available at the local libraries

Kyotaro Nishimura is best known for his mystery novels. Graduated from Tokyo-to-ritsu Denkikogyo High School, he was a public official for many years before quiting to become a novelist .

In 1963, he won the All Yomimono Suiri Shosetsu Award for his novel, "Yuganda Asa" and then the Edogawa Ranpo Award for "Tenshi no Kizuato" in 1965. The latter dealt with prejudice against the handicapped. In 1978, his third novel "Shindai-tokkyu Satsujinjiken", the first novel that focused on train travel launched the series of novels termed "Travel-Mystery". This series became hugely popular, and he was awarded the Japan Detective Novelist Association Award in 1980.

The "Totsugawa Keibu" series is the most popular with the public and many of the novels have been adapted for television programmes.

Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day

This movie makes me feel good. From the beautiful set and costumes to the actors to the music. Ah, the music brought forth sentimentalism for a time gone by. A glamorous time on the verge of war. Perhaps why it makes the discovery of life and love so much more piognant.

Frances McDormand gave a stellar performance. At once strong and vulnerable. A perfect foil for Amy Adams. Both actors doing justice to Winifred Watson's book. Watch this movie and share my longing for a more beautiful time long past.