A review by ruslan
The Setting Sun by Osamu Dazai

dark emotional reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

The story isnt quite as bleak and tagic as his other works, but it paints the picture and mood of post war Japan very well. Its a very personal look at that transitional period and is effective at showing what day to day life is life for the victims of any large transitional period.
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