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416 pages • first pub 1951 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780375705168
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 22 February 1999
Description
From one of Japan's greatest modern writers comes an exquisitely disturbing novel of sexual combat and concealed passion, a work that distills beauty, longing, and loathing into an intoxicating tale. An aging, embittered novelist sets out to aven...
Community Reviews Summary of 300 reviews
Moods
dark 58%
challenging 45%
emotional 38%
sad 29%
tense 22%
mysterious 12%
funny 9%
relaxing 3%
Pace
medium 35%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 76% | A mix: 15% | Plot: 3% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
No: 48% | It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 56% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 3% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Misogyny, Sexual assault, Toxic relationshipModerate
HomophobiaMinor
Racism, Pregnancy416 pages • first pub 1951 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780375705168
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 22 February 1999
Description
From one of Japan's greatest modern writers comes an exquisitely disturbing novel of sexual combat and concealed passion, a work that distills beauty, longing, and loathing into an intoxicating tale. An aging, embittered novelist sets out to aven...
Community Reviews Summary of 300 reviews
Moods
dark 58%
challenging 45%
emotional 38%
sad 29%
tense 22%
mysterious 12%
funny 9%
relaxing 3%
Pace
medium 35%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 76% | A mix: 15% | Plot: 3% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
No: 48% | It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 56% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 3% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Misogyny, Sexual assault, Toxic relationshipModerate
HomophobiaMinor
Racism, Pregnancy