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sandalwood_neroli's review against another edition
challenging
dark
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Therapy. For everyone. Please.
Graphic: Infidelity, Misogyny, Sexism, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Ableism, Death, Miscarriage, Rape, Sexual assault, Blood, Grief, Abortion, Pregnancy, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Cancer and Death of parent
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!
Graphic: Infidelity, Mental illness, Rape, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Child death, Death, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Blood, and Abortion