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A review by chelsloukelly
Sweet Bean Paste by Durian Sukegawa
4.0
4/5 Stars: ‘Sweet Bean Paste’ by Durian Sukegawa.
→ Age Range: Adult.
→ Genre: Culture, Japanese Contemporary.
→ Trigger Warnings: Depression, Mentions of Suicide, Discrimination.
In-depth Rating:
→ Plot: ★★★★
→ Character Development: ★★★★
→ Setting: ★★★★
→ Entertainment Level: ★★★★
→ Writing: ★★★★
General Comments: A bittersweet confection about prejudice and friendship; leaning heavily on a senti-mental philosophy of cosmic interconnectedness. Depending on your inclinations, you might find this simply delicious or cloyingly sweet – like the Bean Paste. It is a subtle, moving exploration of redemption in an unforgiving society. It flourishes with sensational Japanese culinary delights and culture.
Favourite Quote: ‘All experience adds up to a life lived as only you could. I feel sure the day will come when you can say: this is my life.’
Time Read: Two Days.
→ Audiobook: No.
→ Audiobook Narrator: -
→ Age Range: Adult.
→ Genre: Culture, Japanese Contemporary.
→ Trigger Warnings: Depression, Mentions of Suicide, Discrimination.
In-depth Rating:
→ Plot: ★★★★
→ Character Development: ★★★★
→ Setting: ★★★★
→ Entertainment Level: ★★★★
→ Writing: ★★★★
General Comments: A bittersweet confection about prejudice and friendship; leaning heavily on a senti-mental philosophy of cosmic interconnectedness. Depending on your inclinations, you might find this simply delicious or cloyingly sweet – like the Bean Paste. It is a subtle, moving exploration of redemption in an unforgiving society. It flourishes with sensational Japanese culinary delights and culture.
Favourite Quote: ‘All experience adds up to a life lived as only you could. I feel sure the day will come when you can say: this is my life.’
Time Read: Two Days.
→ Audiobook: No.
→ Audiobook Narrator: -