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A review by soupemu
Kokoro by Natsume Sōseki
challenging
dark
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
The book flowed easily enough in terms of words but occasionally it found itself flowing a very confusing path.
I noticed a few times that I was reading the same thing again or that characters would change names and I am still unsure whether this was intended by the author or whether it was just my own lack of attention that led to this.
It has some great philosophical points , and some marvelous quotes. However. It is not a book to read if you are looking for any kind of plot and resolution. I found it helpful afterwards to read explanations of the book.
I noticed a few times that I was reading the same thing again or that characters would change names and I am still unsure whether this was intended by the author or whether it was just my own lack of attention that led to this.
It has some great philosophical points , and some marvelous quotes. However. It is not a book to read if you are looking for any kind of plot and resolution. I found it helpful afterwards to read explanations of the book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Blood, and Medical content