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davidsansun's review against another edition
challenging
dark
informative
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
nori16's review against another edition
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
humblebee20's review against another edition
3.0
This book was, ok? I've heard mixed reviews about Mishima and decided to give his stuff a shot with Life for Sale being the next work I try. Unfortunately, I felt the plot meandered more than it needed to, with the tangents going from interesting to a man telling me he is still "very intellectual" but still jacks off all the time. The concept of a man turned on by violent acts seemed like a cool character study, but ended up becoming a mouth piece for what I can only assume is Mishima himself, although this is only speculation. Perhaps I didn't "get" what the author was going for, but I can' help but feel that it was a missed opportunity for a more investing book with the same concept.
cafes's review against another edition
3.0
Sensibilidad y desespero de saberse diferente y no poder expresarlo, una verdadera confesión de una máscara en una sociedad cerrada. Me gustó mucho como el protagonista (y el escritor) expresaba la agonía de no poder encajar o sentir lo que él creía que debería sentir. Si te ha sucedido algo parecido, es acogedor y un poco traumático leerse a sí mismo.
bytheabyss's review against another edition
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
anyajulchen's review against another edition
3.0
Este es el libro ideal para empezar a comprender a Mishima y su estilo. De una organización casi autobiográfica, se notan los temas que abordará el escritor a través de su obra.
La historia está muy bien llevada, pero se siente un sentimiento de insatisfacción en algunos pasajes que no me deja en paz.
La historia está muy bien llevada, pero se siente un sentimiento de insatisfacción en algunos pasajes que no me deja en paz.
jonathanovd's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0