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A review by joannaz
Spring Snow by Yukio Mishima
5.0
There is truly nothing more rejuvenating than losing yourself in a book, not just with a beautiful plot, but one that urges you to think deeper and contemplate many things you otherwise might have left "untouched" by your mind. From the very first page I was captivated by Yukio Mishima's writing. The way he presents his settings, his characters, the way he narrates and describes everything is enough to completely take over you.
This book boasts a cast of vastly different characters with most prominent Honda (perhaps a representation of Mishima himself), Kiyoaki (perhaps the representation of the rocky transition from "Old" to "New" Japan, and constant attempts to discover oneself and find balance in an ever changing world) and Satoko (perhaps the representation of "Old"/Traditional Japan). Delving into each of these characters' psyche was an experience in itself, but seeing their relationships evolve and transform throughout the story was what truly kept me entranced.
It is one of those books where you constantly find yourself revisiting previous pages just to read passages again and again. This is a masterpiece and I feel grateful to have experienced it. I am truly glad that there are more books and more time to spend in Mishima's world.
This book boasts a cast of vastly different characters with most prominent Honda (perhaps a representation of Mishima himself), Kiyoaki (perhaps the representation of the rocky transition from "Old" to "New" Japan, and constant attempts to discover oneself and find balance in an ever changing world) and Satoko (perhaps the representation of "Old"/Traditional Japan). Delving into each of these characters' psyche was an experience in itself, but seeing their relationships evolve and transform throughout the story was what truly kept me entranced.
It is one of those books where you constantly find yourself revisiting previous pages just to read passages again and again. This is a masterpiece and I feel grateful to have experienced it. I am truly glad that there are more books and more time to spend in Mishima's world.