A review by solliereads
No Longer Human by Osamu Dazai

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

5.0

This book never fails to haunt me every single time I return to it. I've never even been really sure how to properly review it, but it's a read that I highly encourage taking on at least once. The uncomfortable misogynistic notes leave a bad taste in my mouth, but it is also harrowing to read the inner reflections of a man who feels so out-cast by society that he rejects every single chance at human connection because of his firm convictions. The main character really strikes me as unique, a perspective I've not really read before in many novels, and I definitely enjoyed my re-read.
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