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madelonpaige's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Abortion, and Suicide
Minor: Transphobia
nicolelouc's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
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? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide
kirstym25's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
sad
slow-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? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Rape, and Suicide
itisnatal's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide, Sexual violence, Transphobia, and Bullying
sumstew's review against another edition
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying
Moderate: Death, Pregnancy, Sexual violence, and Suicide
Minor: Car accident
micasa's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide and Rape
Minor: Vomit and Abortion
qi_'s review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.75
fumi carried this and you can't convince me otherwise
are you looking for a female, less misogynistic version of murakami? then here it is. this feels very similar to norweigan wood (but i prefer norweigan wood) since it is a quiet little story about people and darker themes such as a suicide.
the writing was fine and the characters were an interesting diverse range of personalities so it was nice to deep dive into their lives. i found chie's part to be a bit boring since she was just dropped on us as the "best friend" whilst the other supporting characters were slowly built up through the story.
it was quite slow and wasn't as compelling as a murakami book which i can loose myself in.
so, close to 4 stars but just not close enough
are you looking for a female, less misogynistic version of murakami? then here it is. this feels very similar to norweigan wood (but i prefer norweigan wood) since it is a quiet little story about people and darker themes such as a suicide.
the writing was fine and the characters were an interesting diverse range of personalities so it was nice to deep dive into their lives. i found chie's part to be a bit boring since she was just dropped on us as the "best friend" whilst the other supporting characters were slowly built up through the story.
it was quite slow and wasn't as compelling as a murakami book which i can loose myself in.
so, close to 4 stars but just not close enough
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide
slugaura's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
reflective
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? It's complicated
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying
Moderate: Abortion, Grief, Rape, Physical abuse, and Suicide
Minor: Alcohol, Cancer, Car accident, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Incest, Adult/minor relationship, and Transphobia
tessdaisy's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Beautifully written, with expertly crafted characters. Threw me right into Miwako Sumida’s life in late 80s Tokyo. I connected to Ryusei, Chie, Miwako and most importantly, Fumi in a way that felt like they were real. The last few pages are written so beautifully, and it can be interpreted that it’s Fumi feeling completely at peace as being a woman, ending her battle with her gender identity and passing the curse to the real firstborn som, and also the end of Ryusei’s battle with grief, finally appreciating one last visit from Miwako before she goes onto another life I also appreciated how it was a book about a suicide, but it wasn’t at all graphic or triggering. A new favourite of mine for sure.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Suicide, and Death
Minor: Cancer, Pregnancy, Abortion, and Death of parent
The book is about a suicide and how it affects the people surrounding the deceased, but the way in which Miwako kills herself is never went into excruciating detail on.z0etar0twh's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide