Scan barcode
saminahadam's review against another edition
dark
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Suicide, and Death of parent
lk3ssaf's review against another edition
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
I really liked the writing style, many of the events in Sensei's letter were predictable, but they were still impactful. I was disappointed by the ending. I wish there was some way to know how the narrator reacted to Sensei's letter.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Suicide, and Death of parent
sherbertwells's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
As the Meiji Era draws to a close, a young student uncovers the tragic past of an older man known only as “Sensei.” Meredith Mckinney’s clean, beautiful translation sweeps over Sōseki’s quiet little story like a searchlight scanning the soft underside of a stormcloud—and damn, what a storm!
“Now I will wrench open my heart and pour its blood over you. I will be satisfied if, when my own heart has ceased to beat, your breast houses new life” (124)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Terminal illness, and Death of parent
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Mental illness, and Grief
Minor: Misogyny and Blood