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cantordustbunnies's review against another edition
4.0
At times this book could be seriously disturbing in a highly visceral way, and at other times it could meander. It is also unmistakably Japanese, with that Japanese flavor which is often so weird to western audiences. It is the kind of book that has lots of interesting hidden messages within it that could be endlessly dissected, with certain passages that are immediately accessible to anyone given their searing and unflinching intensity. Despair, guilt, violence, malaise, ennui, and tragic aspirations are all key themes that ultimately reveal something fundamental about human nature and perhaps about economics and political systems as well.
lesterward's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
Slow paced book with minimal storyline driving the momentum. Beautiful metaphors and analogies within the writing evoking profound imagery yet slightly monotonous with the lack of progress in the book.
ksamaks_neuchatel's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
pauvals's review against another edition
5.0
¡¡Pucha!! Me había copado escribiendo y salí de la app por error. Ah, luego termino en la pc y ya.
deathbyennui's review against another edition
4.75
Went from 3 to 4 to 5… crazy journey, don’t judge. Have little historical context but mob mentality was interesting, went much deeper than I’d expected.
francoise's review against another edition
3.75
hella weird but interesting when you understand the context and parallels kenzaburo makes w contemporary Japanese history. coincides w my EE topic !!
readingrinbow's review against another edition
challenging
dark
informative
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
megalodon's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
4.0