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dark
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-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? It's complicated
3.75
I am glad to have read this classic of Japanese literature. The representation of a post-war Japan and the death of the aristocracy was something that I had not read about before and I think that this book brings that time to life in a really interesting way. Kazuko is a really interesting character and her struggles to carve out a life were very compelling.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Grief, and Alcohol
Moderate: Suicide, Drug abuse, Classism, Death, Death of parent, Suicidal thoughts, Animal cruelty, Toxic relationship, and Terminal illness
Minor: Antisemitism, Pregnancy, Miscarriage, Fatphobia, Infidelity, Animal death, Vomit, and War
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