goodloser 's review for:

Bungo Stray Dogs, Vol. 1 (light novel): Osamu Dazai's Entrance Exam by Kafka Asagiri, Sango Harukawa

3.75

mysterious reflective tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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I actually enjoyed it more than the manga at points, particularly the end and the big reveal. I hate present tense (I understand it's a commonality of Japanese writing though) but at the same time, despite the mediocre writing typical of LNs I felt like Asagiri had a great deal to say.