609 reviews for:

The Sound of Waves

Yukio Mishima

3.65 AVERAGE

steenseamn's review

3.0

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I had some qualms with the writing that I can probably attribute to the translator, who opted for the phrase “get-up-and-go” as the best noun for whatever Japanese word Mishima used to describe Shinji’s admirable character. Qualms aside, it was fine. It’s a very easy read and a timeless tale. I appreciate the underdog arc and the clear values (eg: get-up-and-go) expressed in this story, but it didn’t blow my bind.

rchenko's review against another edition

4.25

dark emotional medium-paced

second_sundays's review against another edition

3.0

slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

valendagos's review

4.5

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective relaxing fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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i love thiiiis gorgeus book 

kireimirai's review

4.0

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shinji and hatsue's story are so dynamic. beyond the boundary, sometimes thought-provoking, and some parts are written "too sensual" and assertive rather than gentle and in more affectional way.

ewondare's review against another edition

3.0

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طوری که من در غرق داستان خودش کرد، و راه خودش رو به درونم پیدا کرد تا بچه درونم رو پیدا کنه و اون رو بنشونه پای این داستان برام خیلی ارزشمند بود.

دنیاسازی و توصیفاتش از زیباترین نمونه‌هایی بود که توی یک کتاب داستانی غیر فانتزی دیده بودم.

matilda_mae's review

3.5

funny hopeful lighthearted slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

ri_books_'s review against another edition

4.0

lighthearted medium-paced

lost_hitsu's review against another edition

4.0

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Adorable!

tiff_low's review against another edition

4.0

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[b:The Sound of Waves|62805|The Sound of Waves|Yukio Mishima|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1441602562l/62805._SY75_.jpg|132842] is a very cute story and my heart is fuzzy after finishing it. It has a smooth arc, the scenery is beautifully written, and it even weaves in the very realistic aspect of gossiping villagers/neighbors. It says it all in the summary, but Mishima's lush story telling takes this rural landscape to another level. You can almost taste the salt in the air as you read- the book just pulls you into its world. It has its own gravity.

Thank you for the rec, Steve! (#1 book payment)