erika023 's review for:

The Setting Sun by Osamu Dazai

3.75

reflective tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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I found this quite enjoyable and a nice little reflection of the transitioning class struggle after WWII. Thankfully I had some historical background going into this because it feels like the more you know, the more references you gain and the more you can see the symbolism in each character