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sandqueen'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
4.0
Graphic: Animal cruelty
Moderate: Kidnapping and Murder
Minor: Death and Death of parent
l4r4777'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
3.0
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Gore, Self harm, and Blood
Minor: Bullying, Child abuse, Confinement, Cursing, Physical abuse, Self harm, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
margaridamorgado's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Animal cruelty and Animal death
Moderate: Death and Murder
Minor: Sexual content and Death of parent
givemesomerope's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
In all seriousness, this was an interesting book that covered multiple perspectives and offered great character insight into a nihilistic and angsty 13 year old boy, a grieving and newly fell in love widow, and a dispassionate sailor and their stories intertwist and build off of one another. I found it hard to get into the book at first, as barely anything was happening. After 30 pages, however, I began to enjoy the blend of incredible metaphors that fill up every page along with dialogue and followed with plot development. I mention again Mishima’s metaphors— they are everywhere and they are beautiful. He writes his descriptions in such intricate and raw detail, I could perfectly visualize the entire novel and it was all just jaw-dropping.
Overall, a thought provoking piece and I look forward to reading more of Yukio Mishima. This is my second book I’ve read by him and so far he hasn’t dissapointed
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Death, Gore, Blood, Grief, and Murder
april_anya's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child abuse, Self harm, Violence, Suicide attempt, and Murder
noahhare's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Gore, Torture, and Violence
Moderate: Death, Blood, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Murder
lap1n's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, and Gore
Moderate: Death and Murder
guadao'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
4.0
I know very little about the author or the historical context, and I feel some things might escape me in afterthought.
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, and Blood
Minor: Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Violence, and Murder
fruitysaz'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
1.75
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, and Gore
Moderate: Death, Incest, Physical abuse, Violence, and Murder
lj_parkinson's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
Moderate: Incest and Murder