A review by i0li00il0i
Dandelions by Yasunari Kawabata

challenging emotional reflective slow-paced

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

3.5

I loved the characters in this book, i think inekos mother and kunos characters are built up in such a great way to really explore death and mental illness from different views, both perspectives having their flaws. Parts of this book are slow, and they do seem to talk in circles somewhat, but rather than minding it i felt it fitting: theres only so much to be said about witnessing a loved one in pain as it happens. Obviously the ending is abrupt, but I definitely would like to read more of Kawabatas work.