Confessions of a Mask by Yukio Mishima

Confessions of a Mask

Yukio Mishima with Meredith Weatherby (Translator)

256 pages • first pub 1949 (editions)

fiction classics lgbtqia+ reflective slow-paced
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Confessions of a Mask tells the story of a Japanese boy's development towards a homosexual identity during and after the Second World War. In narrating his progress from an isolated childhood through adolescence to manhood, he exposes his inner li...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,982 reviews

Moods

reflective 86%
dark 62%
emotional 49%
sad 42%
challenging 29%
tense 16%
mysterious 7%
informative 6%
inspiring 3%
funny 2%
hopeful 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 51%
medium 43%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 94% | A mix: 4%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 49% | Yes: 30% | No: 18%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 53% | No: 32% | Yes: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 61% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 10%

Average rating

3.88

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