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evgeorge's review against another edition
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
2.0
Great writing. Terrible story. 1120 pages of who is he going to rape, have an affair with or objectify next. It’s okay for 100 pages or so and then it’s exhausting, boring, horrifying and just sad. I read this in college because I had to. As a grown ass woman I decided to give it another go. Why!?!
marekratky's review against another edition
challenging
reflective
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
3.75
jneverland's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism and Rape
hzmt's review against another edition
challenging
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- 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
5.0
This took me over one year to read and I'm proud to have accomplished reading the entire thing.
Genji was an absolutely deplorable character and the last 300 pages dragged on forever but, I gained such an appreciation for waka form and loved this fictional dive into heian Period court culture, although I prefer the non-fiction of the time more to this, The Tale of Genji definitely deserves it's throne as the most influential piece of Japanese literature and title of the first novel ever.
Genji was an absolutely deplorable character and the last 300 pages dragged on forever but, I gained such an appreciation for waka form and loved this fictional dive into heian Period court culture, although I prefer the non-fiction of the time more to this, The Tale of Genji definitely deserves it's throne as the most influential piece of Japanese literature and title of the first novel ever.
kaigairg's review against another edition
3.0
My thoughts:
http://www.greenmanreview.com/book/book_amano_genji.html
http://www.greenmanreview.com/book/book_amano_genji.html
aliciagriggs's review against another edition
2.0
I can't say I enjoyed this book a lot and was glad when I'd finished it. I read it on recommendation from my Japanese teacher, and I'm glad I did read it, as it was interesting and I enjoyed learning about Japanese culture of the time and the author. However, I found the plot tedious and at times annoying.
ariaojou's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
One of the world's earliest novel did not disappoint. Although it took everything in me to keep up with the names, Genji's journey and well, love lives are entertaining despite the story's overall lack of conflict. I just wish I'm more well-versed in Japanese culture overall so that I could appreciate this gem better. Will definitely challenge myself to read the full version someday!!
daladala's review against another edition
5.0
Voi kuinka rakastettava kirja tämä onkaan! Niin paljon toimintaa niin vähäisin tapahtumin, lukemattomia keskusteluja verhojen välitse ja rakkauden perässä juoksevia miehiä! Ja mikä kaikkein parasta, jäätävän kaunista runodroppailua joka toisella sivulla.