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konradliam's review
challenging
dark
reflective
tense
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
howevernot's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
2.0
izzy_reads7's review
dark
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
takumo_n's review
4.0
Satire about the shallow and exaggerated representation that Japanese people have of western society, at that time, mostly from european or american movies and magazines. It was mostly sad, but the very last chapter was hilarious.
ohlookitsbrooke's review
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Horny men are so predictable, aren’t they? It’s crazy how a 100 year old Japanese novel commenting on the country’s fascination with Western culture can also nail the cliché of men with no self-respect worshipping youthful female beauty.
Thought exercise: Compare Naomi to the later novel Lolita. In what ways are the two books similar? In what ways are they starkly different?
Thought exercise: Compare Naomi to the later novel Lolita. In what ways are the two books similar? In what ways are they starkly different?
yuniesan's review
2.0
Why did I feel as though I kept getting more and more angry at these characters?
I don't even know how I should review this I'm still trying to wrap my mind around this madness
I don't even know how I should review this I'm still trying to wrap my mind around this madness
jujubeans13's review
4.0
this shit is fucked up fr. i actually loved this even though it is disturbing in a wack ass way. this man is the biggest SIMP i have ever seen. unfortunately he never gains an iota of self respect and remains pussy whipped. however its actually a super interesting look into the cultural shift of the time from traditional japan to the "modern" era with an emphasis and fascinating with western culture thats interesting to read about. naomi a bitch fr. but i guess you cant blame her for wanting a way out of her situation, but its fucked up that its at the cost of jojis basically entire life and dignity. interesting how things can spiral out of control so quickly. i guess everybody is desperate for attention and validation. once you get that youll do anything to keep it sometimes. ill def read more tanizaki probably this weekend actually!