A review by katanarin
The Setting Sun by Osamu Dazai

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

4.5

Very well written and awfully sad. The first book that made me tear up. Interesting plot and characters. I can absolutely recommend this as a lover of Japanese literature and dark, philosophical moods.
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