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A review by manwithanagenda
The Tale of Genji by Murasaki Shikibu
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I had a long journey with this book, starting and stopping it before the pandemic, picking it up again only to dribble through it over a year.
For me, it was worth the time as the moments of clear humor and human recognition outweighed the more pedestrian pieces.
I loved the snobbery. Genji's blantant womanizing and then complaining about people pointing out his inability to keep it in his pants.
It was very real. There's plenty more for the modern reader, just be prepared to give up on any plot expectations.
For me, it was worth the time as the moments of clear humor and human recognition outweighed the more pedestrian pieces.
I loved the snobbery. Genji's blantant womanizing and then complaining about people pointing out his inability to keep it in his pants.
It was very real. There's plenty more for the modern reader, just be prepared to give up on any plot expectations.