A review by zakiyahzakir
No Longer Human by Osamu Dazai

dark sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This book is utterly disturbing. I would not recommend it to anyone with a weak heart.
Plus The casual misogyny is very off-putting.
At the beginning half of the book, Yozo is a very relatable protagonist who has dealt with the fear of acceptance and masking around others. But the more you get into the story, the deeper his despair reaches out to him. I like how it gave a clear-cut understanding of mental issues rather than romanticizing them. Do not read them if you’re not in the right headspace. 

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