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meliflowers's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
But gosh getting through this book was hell of a task. Especially once you've reached the halfway mark. The protagonist, Toru Watanabe, is insufferable and all the other characters (Naoko, Reiko and Midori) solely exist within his vision.
The message is to live one and to choose for happiness whenever you can but the delivery was so obnoxious and pretentious.
Two stars because I like the writing and the setting. Would not recommend it unless you enjoy torturing yourself.
Graphic: Rape, Pedophilia, Sexual violence, and Suicide
fayewilsoon's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Rape, Sexual violence, Suicide, Sexual assault, and Sexual content
sweetpotatoes's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Child abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness, Grief, Suicide attempt, Rape, Sexism, Misogyny, Sexual violence, Adult/minor relationship, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Suicide, and Sexual content
isaa's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.25
Graphic: Mental illness, Misogyny, Rape, Death, Sexual violence, and Adult/minor relationship
Moderate: Lesbophobia, Mental illness, Suicide, and Sexism
matiisanchez's review against another edition
1.0
Graphic: Rape, Mental illness, Suicide, Sexism, Child abuse, Adult/minor relationship, Sexual assault, Misogyny, Death, Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, Grief, Alcohol, Violence, Sexual content, and Pedophilia
jazsever's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Graphic: Death, Grief, Rape, Suicidal thoughts, Infidelity, Mental illness, Sexual content, Suicide attempt, Sexual violence, Alcohol, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Suicide, and Adult/minor relationship
tuni's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
0.5
Graphic: Sexual violence, Suicide, Alcoholism, Death, and Adult/minor relationship
Moderate: Addiction
syahaydan's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Sexual violence, and Sexual content
dugfromthedirt's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Alcohol and Mental illness
Moderate: Ableism, Vomit, Death, Suicide, Fire/Fire injury, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual content, and Sexism
Minor: Infidelity, Forced institutionalization, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Sexual violence, Pregnancy, Outing, Cancer, and Abandonment
culown's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Suicide attempt, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual violence, and Sexual content