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jessbasuthakur's review against another edition
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
slow-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
2.75
Simply, a book that achieved what it set out to do, but nonetheless a bit of a slog to read. However, I will read more Kawakami books.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Mental illness, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Toxic friendship
katiecatlady's review against another edition
emotional
sad
medium-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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Mental illness, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Vomit, and Alcohol