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misssleepy's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This book was so dark. The majority of the book reads like a psychological thriller but the last 25% of the book (especially the last 2 chapters) are pure horror.
Unfortunately there is violence toward animals (the pet dog, Gangsta) that was especially disturbing. I did not like this and I don’t believe this was a part of the film. I actually think that the violence toward Gangsta will give me nightmares. (Coming back after researching, Gangsta does die in the film hit his death isn’t shown, just a brief shot of the after math. Maybe my eyes were covered or I blocked it from my memory.)
The ending does have similarities to the movie but there are some key differences. Shige does save his dad in both versions which I did like.
The book does delve into the background of Yamasaki more than the movie and provides more context into why she commits the acts of violence that she does. It’s discussed in the movie but the book dives deeper into her psyche, which I enjoy.
I also think that Aoyama is more complex in the book. He’s definitely misogynistic and treats women as objects but there are times where I felt sympathy for him and believed his feelings towards Yamasaki. I had to remind myself often of their age gap and how gross it was to help shake some of the sympathy.
I think that the detailed sexism made me “root” for Yamasaki at times but I do think the extreme violence was more than what was warranted. So in the end the feelings are just very conflicting.
Regardless, what happened to Gangsta was just uncalled for!! So I was glad that bitch got stabbed in the neck in the end.
I keep lowering my rating because why the fuck did the dog have to die!!!
I haven’t stopped thinking of gangsta. I lowered my star rating because of this.
My biggest conclusion is that this story would be 4.0+ stars if they would t have done Gangsta like that !
Graphic: Violence, Animal cruelty, Animal death, and Body horror
melosamatic's review
3.75
Graphic: Blood, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Torture, Child abuse, Body horror, Pedophilia, and Injury/Injury detail
samdoucette's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
3.0
Graphic: Sexual content, Infidelity, and Body horror
mermaidsherbet's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.0
Moderate: Mental illness, Violence, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Torture, Body horror, Toxic relationship, and Child abuse
Minor: Abandonment, Death, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Pedophilia, Sexual content, Cancer, Blood, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, Alcoholism, Sexism, Cursing, Gore, Murder, Alcohol, Grief, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Drug abuse, and Medical content
callant's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
Graphic: Body horror
Moderate: Physical abuse
scifi_rat's review against another edition
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.0
Prose: 4★
Pace: 4.5★
Concept/Execution: 5★/1.5★
Characters: 2★
Worldbuilding: 3.75★
Ending: 0.5★
Graphic: Blood, Misogyny, Murder, Physical abuse, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Sexism, Sexual content, and Violence
Moderate: Gore, Emotional abuse, Cancer, Child abuse, Death, Drug use, Grief, and Infidelity
pranphetamine's review
3.75
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Domestic abuse, Gore, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Pedophilia
arijones91's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.25
Graphic: Animal death
Moderate: Body horror
Minor: Misogyny
madamepurpura's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Murakami nos ofrece una mirada sobre la sociedad japonesa y las relaciones entre hombres y mujeres. Que se espera de ellos y que se espera de las mujeres desde la mirada hombruna diría el libro.
Y sobre todo, cómo todas estas cargas que se imponen y auto imponen para “encontrar la felicidad” solo llevan a la soledad y hay una soledad que puede llevar a las individuos a hacer cosas muy, pero muy dañinas.
Me ha gustado que ese recurso de cojeras, pies, silla de ruedas (está parte más directa imposible)que todo el tiempo está rodeando a Aoyama y Asami, presagia lo que va ocurrir…
Graphic: Animal cruelty and Body horror
kamurphy919's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Sexual harassment, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Blood, Body horror, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual content, Murder, Torture, and Death