A review by scarlettsb
Star by Yukio Mishima

dark funny lighthearted mysterious reflective medium-paced

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

3.75

I enjoyed how short the book was. It was just long enough to get a sense for the dark themes and be left with the message that Mishima wanted to get across. Rikio is completely not self aware due to the mask he needs to wear and warped perception of time he has to live under. This is balanced with a woman who is completely authentically taboo, the person he loves the most. I enjoyed how the book made me feel and the intentional simultaneous mundanity of the language used with how methodical it was, if that makes sense.