A review by famel
The Sailor Who Fell from Grace with the Sea by Yukio Mishima

5.0

A great dark philosophical tale. The boy's arc totally surprised me with its themes. They are mature and childish at the same time, making the story quite disturbing to read at some points. However, this darkness makes a convincing duo if you combine it with the other part of the book – the melancholic one. The sailor's character and his love story to the boy's mother are also well-written. They feel self contained, yet add up to the boy's journey of bad influence. The most wonderful part is the ending. It filled with suspension and calmness, making this part of the book manifestation of all its elements.