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challenging
dark
sad
fast-paced
It is difficult to read because of its topics. It is interesting in some ways and frustrating in others. I am not sure if it is 2⭐️ or less, or maybe even more. I just don’t know
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Suicide attempt
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
Loveable characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I thought, “As long as I can make them laugh, it doesn’t matter how, I’ll be all right. If I succeed in that, the human beings probably won’t mind it too much if I remain outside their lives. The one thing I must avoid is becoming offensive in their eyes."
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book strips you down to your deepest wounds and makes you face them alongside the main character. It shows you just how low someone's life can go - so low that one thinks they don't even fit in the confines of what defines a "human". Imagining yourself in Yozo's situation brings a hole in your heart that would be deemed incurable would you be in his position. While definitely having disturbing themes, the character somehow makes you have sympathy for him despite him having little to none for himself and others. It's a kind of desperation that pushes you to learn more about him even if at face value, he is not a good person. Definitely a must read for anyone. It reminds you how fragile humans are and how one bad thing may not break you, but one after the other stacked onto one another will make you want to leave existence - even if you can't.
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
He’s so me besides the sexism
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Chronic illness, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Forced institutionalization, Vomit, Grief, Suicide attempt, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Toxic friendship, Alcohol
WELL this was depressing. Well written though. It spoke of feelings I kind of understand. It is awful to be so afraid of other people.
dark
relaxing
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes