No Longer Human by Osamu Dazai

No Longer Human

Osamu Dazai with mariana evies (Translator)

97 pages • first pub 1948 (editions)

fiction classics literary dark reflective sad medium-paced
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No longer human is one of the most famous novels in contemporary Japanese literature. It was published for the first time in 1948. Its controversial and brilliant author, Osamu Dazai, incorporated numerous episodes from his turbulent life into the...

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Community Reviews Summary of 20,516 reviews

Moods

dark 91%
sad 70%
reflective 62%
emotional 49%
tense 27%
challenging 24%
mysterious 7%
funny 2%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 52%
slow 24%
fast 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 93% | A mix: 4% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 47% | No: 38% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 52% | It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 5% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 65% | N/A: 12% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 2%

Average rating

3.85

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