Reviews tagging 'Suicidal thoughts'

Zbuciumul inimii by Natsume Sōseki

18 reviews

soupemu's review against another edition

challenging dark reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

The book flowed easily enough in terms of words but occasionally it found itself flowing a very confusing path. 

 I noticed a few times that I was reading the same thing again or that characters would change names and I am still unsure whether this was intended by the author or whether it was just my own lack of attention that led to this. 
   
It has some great philosophical points , and some marvelous quotes. However. It is not a book to read if you are looking for any kind of plot and resolution. I found it helpful afterwards to read explanations of the book. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Blood, and Medical content

ssylvia08's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicidal thoughts

Moderate: Suicide

Minor: Misogyny

bixy's review against another edition

reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Terminal illness and Death of parent

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Suicide

jellyjilli's review against another edition

emotional reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicidal thoughts and Grief

Moderate: Misogyny, Suicide, and Death of parent

Minor: Blood

ertbert's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

spist opp av skyldfølelsen.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief

Moderate: Death, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide

chinola's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Terminal illness, and Death of parent

Moderate: Misogyny, Sexism, Blood, and Grief

Minor: Alcoholism

gvh_14's review against another edition

emotional reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Suicide attempt

Minor: Religious bigotry

travisppe's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

The structure was very intriguing, especially in Part III from Sensei’s letter. Look, this book is dense and parts of it are a slog but it is beautifully written and thoughtful, even if the characters are not particularly relatable. Highly recommended for folks interested in Japanese literature and culture. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Chronic illness, Death, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol

katievh's review against another edition

reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicidal thoughts and Suicide

Moderate: Terminal illness, Grief, and Alcohol

Minor: Misogyny, Medical content, Death of parent, and Classism

puttingwingsonwords's review against another edition

reflective sad 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicidal thoughts and Suicide

Moderate: Death, Sexism, Grief, and Death of parent

Minor: Alcohol