Reviews

Thirst for Love by Alfred H. Marks, Yukio Mishima

zinni05's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad medium-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

arcyeus's review against another edition

challenging dark reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Mishima's 3rd novel (2nd if counting only those with English translations). Like Confessions of a Mask there's a very intense depiction of fiery, repressed passion. My favourite scenes were the one in the temple and the ending that left me on edge. However, I felt there was too much padding in the middle and it could be shortened by at least a third while maintaining the same evocative power. 

mayav_p's review against another edition

emotional tense slow-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

2.5

ebreeze's review against another edition

reflective medium-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

4.0

harleyeryley's review against another edition

challenging dark tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

jus's review against another edition

medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? No

3.5

obraz narcyzmu w obliczu miłości.
nie była to jakaś niesamowita książka, ale warta przeczytania

midnightbluejo28's review against another edition

3.0

“We are not wounded so deeply when betrayed by the things we hope for as when betrayed by things we try our best to despise.
In such betrayal comes the dagger in the back.”
―  #YukioMishima #ThirstForLove

A consuming work of rotten jealousy, unrequited love, rejection and self-destruction.

Spoiler... (stop reading here)
The cold-blooded ending? Nice touch. (can't believe I'm saying this)

sarahlewis23's review against another edition

slow-paced

2.0

alejom's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

aepatton's review against another edition

2.0

Men try to write a female character challenge impossible