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3.33 AVERAGE
3.33 AVERAGE
As a fan of Dazai's work, I had to read his final piece. It reads similarly to his other pieces, though it isn't as fluid and is more of a clunky read. The beginning read like an internal monologue of a man wanting to change and live with his family though not having the strength to change without help.
If only this book were finished—no, even though it wasn't—it was a good read, an angel.
If only this book were finished—no, even though it wasn't—it was a good read, an angel.
reflective
sad
medium-paced
dark
emotional
funny
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Because it was unfinished, much of the meaning of the story, plot, and character development are left up to the reader. The writing lacks Dazai's normal writing style but that could either be because it was unedited or because he was in a worse mental state (commiting double s*icide before the completion of the novel). In either case, the story had potential but was unfortunately left unfinished.
This book was so sad. Even though my Japanese is not very good I still cried over it.
funny
sad
medium-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
dark
funny
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Content Warnings
Minor: Suicidal thoughts