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Heaven by Mieko Kawakami

394 reviews

pipe_dream's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Body shaming, Bullying, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Blood, Vomit, and Sexual harassment

mabelyn's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying and Violence

sophiaiscoolxd's review against another edition

3.0

wholesome friendship, crazy ending, some questionable takes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying and Violence

ulyazmh's review against another edition

dark emotional sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Physical abuse, and Violence

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Blood

terry_v's review against another edition

challenging dark tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, and Injury/Injury detail

henriettta's review against another edition

3.0

Mieko Kawakami really got me thinking thoughts. Very beautiful prose too!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying and Violence

Moderate: Sexual assault

schadenfreudes's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This is the first book of Kawakami that I read. Japanese authors always wrote beautifully and descriptive. It twisted the knots in my guts and create heartbreaking scenes. I think every teenagers need to read this book, just to pique their interest on moral value for every actions and its consequences.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Rape, Violence, and Vomit

ilsabelle's review against another edition

challenging dark reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Mental illness, Self harm, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Domestic abuse and Eating disorder

Minor: Medical content

paigemushaw's review against another edition

dark reflective sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying and Violence

Minor: Eating disorder

neyssar's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective sad tense 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

3.5

I could not understand kojima’s way of thinking at all at times, but not much to say except that it’s sad. What bullies are able to get away with at school is insane. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying and Violence