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threeyearsaway's review
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity and Mental illness
Moderate: Death
novelyon's review
challenging
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- 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
One of the best books ever written. Enchi Fumiko's allusions to the Tale of Genji and subversion of classic Japanese literary tropes to empower female characters is masterful. This book will leave you thinking long after you've finished it!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity, Mental illness, Rape, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Child death, Death, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Blood, and Abortion
znvisser's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity, Mental illness, and Grief
Moderate: Death, Drug use, Miscarriage, and Rape