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l4r4777's review against another edition
challenging
dark
reflective
tense
fast-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
3.0
There is a lot of substance in this book, and a lot of interesting points, but it wasn't really for me. Maybe I don't have the brain capacity to understand a lot of what this book is trying to say, or I just got bored. I can see how someone may love this book though!
Graphic: Gore, Self harm, Blood, Animal cruelty, and Animal death
Minor: Bullying, Child abuse, Cursing, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Suicide attempt, Confinement, Death of parent, Physical abuse, and Self harm
april_anya's review against another edition
dark
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
An already dark and disturbing story made downright creepy when contextualised with Mishima's views and actions. Beautifully and lyrically descriptive language, if somewhat drawn-out at times. Overall, really interesting, but I sometimes felt the plot seemed slightly shallow?
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child abuse, Murder, Self harm, Suicide attempt, and Violence
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