A review by documentno_is
The Pillow Book by Sei Shōnagon

informative lighthearted reflective slow-paced

3.0

An interesting and poetic look into the court life in Kyoto during the Heinen period. Sei is not an altogether likeable character, but she is often sympathetic and has a strong voice. I liked most her musings on love and nature (the seasons) but really hated her opinions of the poor masses, it was very similar to Marie Antoinette. I was fascinated by the role of poetry during this time and how it was used as communication and social currency as well as literature.