emma2578 's review for:

No Longer Human by Osamu Dazai

5.0

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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This was a very difficult book for me, mainly because it hit really close to home. In a lot of ways I could relate to Dazai, however his “issues” were a lot more intense than any of mine. The book tackled a lot of issues that are still prevalent in today’s society, making it a lasting classic. Dazai’s character was immersive and compelling, I was always questioning what would happen next or how he would further develop. I loved this book and would highly recommend it, as long as the reader is in a good enough head space to handle the topics in this book.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Mental illness, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Forced institutionalization, Suicide attempt, Toxic friendship, Alcohol