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A review by mions
Discourse on Decadence by Ango Sakaguchi
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
Wow. Not going to lie, kind of dumbfounded. I really was not expecting to be moved, yet alone to this extent.
From the small description I read beforehand I was expecting this to be very focused on politics, and while that’s not exactly untrue the focal point is most definitely human nature itself.
From the small description I read beforehand I was expecting this to be very focused on politics, and while that’s not exactly untrue the focal point is most definitely human nature itself.
“Beauty left uncompleted is not beauty”
That sentence is going to stay with me.
Despite being very focused on post WW2 Japan, this text is incredibly relevant in the current world situation. With the commentary on how we work both individually and as a society, it’ll likely stay relevant for possibly the rest of our species’ run on this planet.
While it hasn’t completely transformed my perspective, this essay has definitely influenced how I’ll perceive the concept of history going forward.
Additionally, there are surprising small (likely not always completely intended, yet still pertinent) takes in relation to unexpected topics such as purity culture, beauty standards and gender roles. As they aren’t the main focus they’re not very refined, but the roughness comes across with a great sense of self awareness accompanying it, which I found impressive.
Overall, wonderful essay with great writing, certainly exceeded my expectations.
Despite being very focused on post WW2 Japan, this text is incredibly relevant in the current world situation. With the commentary on how we work both individually and as a society, it’ll likely stay relevant for possibly the rest of our species’ run on this planet.
While it hasn’t completely transformed my perspective, this essay has definitely influenced how I’ll perceive the concept of history going forward.
Additionally, there are surprising small (likely not always completely intended, yet still pertinent) takes in relation to unexpected topics such as purity culture, beauty standards and gender roles. As they aren’t the main focus they’re not very refined, but the roughness comes across with a great sense of self awareness accompanying it, which I found impressive.
Overall, wonderful essay with great writing, certainly exceeded my expectations.
Content Warnings
Graphic: War
Moderate: Suicide and Death