dongchiot 's review for:

Beauty and Sadness by Yasunari Kawabata

5.0

dark mysterious reflective medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Jesus. How can so such a slim, quiet volume land so many haymakers? It holds such a steady, contemplative vibe while absolutely crackling with psychosexual energy. Dark and deranged without sacrificing a bit of beauty.