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asililydying's review against another edition
brain cannot deal with the phrases 'namely' and 'to be brief' so much right now
kilburnadam's review against another edition
5.0
A meditative novella that explores the fragility of life, the creation of art and the journey towards aesthetic fulfillment. Set in the tranquility of a Kyoto monastery, the story follows a man's journey as he discovers the hidden meanings and beauty in the temple's architecture and art. The use of long, descriptive sentences takes the reader on a journey of their own, as they navigate the complexities and nuances of the author's prose. A sparsely populated work that delves into themes of Buddhism and the human condition, it offers a challenging but rewarding read.
kilburnadam's review against another edition
5.0
A meditative novella that explores the fragility of life, the creation of art and the journey towards aesthetic fulfillment. Set in the tranquility of a Kyoto monastery, the story follows a man's journey as he discovers the hidden meanings and beauty in the temple's architecture and art. The use of long, descriptive sentences takes the reader on a journey of their own, as they navigate the complexities and nuances of the author's prose. A sparsely populated work that delves into themes of Buddhism and the human condition, it offers a challenging but rewarding read.
martha_anne_h's review against another edition
challenging
2.5
This book would have been greatly improved, for me, by the inclusion of more full stops.
berning's review against another edition
reflective
slow-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? No
1.5
I'm sure the research that went into this book was a hundred times more exciting than the book itself. Wish I had just read some obscure Wikipedia articles about Kyoto instead.
zsolya's review
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
3.25
julie_sapienza's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
ratkingmebitch's review against another edition
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.5