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readingtheother's review against another edition
dark
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
i like my books short and weird and star by yukio mishima ticks both those boxes. this is very ✨no plot just vibes✨ exploration of the way fame and stardom alienates celebrities from reality. a celebrity’s job is to create a fantasy world for the audience - their actions have no real consequences, everything they say is mediated by a PR team, and their own image is the most important thing, no matter what happens behind the mask. in this novella, Rikio is an up and coming actor who is starting to feel the strain of this constant artifice. he finds sanctuary in Kayo, his assistant who consciously subverts the standards of the film industry in her own fuck you to the pretense she helps create. rikio doesn’t know what he’s looking for - while his relationship with kayo helps offset some of the alienation, he is still longing for something to change. we don’t know if he finds it, but experiencing his detachment is just chefs kiss
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content and Suicidal thoughts
rosiereading's review
dark
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Minor: Drug use and Suicidal thoughts
endless_waffle's review against another edition
dark
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Content Warnings
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
ivan_tw's review
dark
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
2.75
Not one of Mishima's must-read works, but it's a fascinating little psych profile both of the protagonist and Mishima himself. All of Mishima's usual themes are here - introversion, extroversion, bodybuilding, fame, self-obsession, sex, death, suicide, misogyny, gay lust barely hidden under the surface.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide attempt and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Misogyny
tailwhip's review
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug abuse, Suicidal thoughts, and Misogyny
Moderate: Sexual content
bizzybee04's review against another edition
challenging
dark
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
A gorgeous novella about the harsh realities of fame and delicacy of reality. I really enjoyed the reflection on how society views and treats the people that entertain us. Also, I loved Mishima’s writing. Highly recommend.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts
erissa_lestrange's review
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug abuse and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Body shaming, Death, and Sexual content
soupstix's review
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Suicide attempt
inthemoonforcheese's review
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
pretty misogynistic, but its so general misanthropic that im not super mad???
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Drug abuse, Drug use, Toxic relationship, Suicide, Sexual violence, Sexism, Misogyny, Mental illness, and Eating disorder
lap1n's review against another edition
dark
funny
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Sexual content
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