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4.04 AVERAGE
4.04 AVERAGE
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Brilliant blend of narrative drive, philosophical exploration and breathtaking, painterly description.
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Kiyoaki and Satoko. Spring Snow covers the extreme difficulty transitioning from childhood friendship to young love. The emotional education and struggles, societal pressures, and pride. All within a society where what you want is not the least bit important. Add to that the intrigue of the Imperial Court and Japanese high society and the result is a book that is gripping, thrilling, and intoxicating.
I really loved this book for a number of reasons, but most importantly because the writing is outstanding. Some of the passages are achingly beautiful--the perfect mix of joy and sorrow. The plot moves at a good pace, and it was not predictable. Some of the reveals later in the book were jaw-dropping. And Mishima is a master at capturing the psychology of each of his characters. Every action conforms with that character's psyche--the reader knows, "of course Kiyoaki would do that."
The book also has fascinating insights into Japanese life and culture, including the law, which I found fascinating. I highly recommend this book. I did not realize it was book one of a tetralogy when I started, so I guess I've signed up for three more. I'm looking forward to them.
I really loved this book for a number of reasons, but most importantly because the writing is outstanding. Some of the passages are achingly beautiful--the perfect mix of joy and sorrow. The plot moves at a good pace, and it was not predictable. Some of the reveals later in the book were jaw-dropping. And Mishima is a master at capturing the psychology of each of his characters. Every action conforms with that character's psyche--the reader knows, "of course Kiyoaki would do that."
The book also has fascinating insights into Japanese life and culture, including the law, which I found fascinating. I highly recommend this book. I did not realize it was book one of a tetralogy when I started, so I guess I've signed up for three more. I'm looking forward to them.
Gracious and strong writing with a lot of tension building at the end. I think the topic just isn't exactly my thing.
Se ganha por cada passagem ser escrita de uma forma bela e exímia, perde por ter um desenrolar muito lento. Um livro que deve ser lido com atenção ao detalhe, para saborear cada pormenor. Tudo é cuidadosamente pensado e aplicado com mestria. Isto faz com que seja um livro muito bonito. Gostava que o final tivesse sido outro, mas alimentou o meu interesse pela continuação desta tetralogia.
emotional
inspiring
reflective
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:
No
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes