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m_a_j's review
challenging
dark
tense
slow-paced
- 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
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Misogyny, and Suicide
Moderate: Death, Death of parent, and Mental illness
Minor: Body shaming, Violence, Sexual content, and War
srm's review against another edition
dark
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
A disturbing, fascinating, and brilliantly written account of an ill young acolyte at Japan's most famous temple in the years following WWII.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, and Mental illness
Minor: Pregnancy, Suicidal thoughts, Infidelity, Violence, and Sexual content
prophet_goddess's review against another edition
challenging
dark
reflective
slow-paced
- 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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Mental illness, Sexual assault, Sexism, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, and Toxic friendship
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