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A review by hellodebbies
Heaven by Mieko Kawakami
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
“Because we're always in pain, we know exactly what it means to hurt somebody else."
It is a phenomenal introspection on the weak and the strong in our society, whether this classification is justified or not and how much can we tolerate before we lose ourselves into it.
I wish we got to see what happens to Kojima, if Momose and Ninishimiya were punished for their doing. But not knowing what will happen for them is the beauty and hope that the novel tried to convey all along.
It is a phenomenal introspection on the weak and the strong in our society, whether this classification is justified or not and how much can we tolerate before we lose ourselves into it.
I wish we got to see what happens to Kojima, if Momose and Ninishimiya were punished for their doing. But not knowing what will happen for them is the beauty and hope that the novel tried to convey all along.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail