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acogna's review
dark
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- 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
Picked this up with a genuine want to introduce myself to more 20th-century Japanese literature. Then I remembered the fact that Akutagawa's name sounded extremely familiar because of Bungo Stray Dogs and I genuinely felt like dying.
(Some favourites include: 'In a Bamboo Grove,' the eponymous 'Hell Screen,' 'The Life of a Stupid Man,' and 'Spinning Gears.')
(Some favourites include: 'In a Bamboo Grove,' the eponymous 'Hell Screen,' 'The Life of a Stupid Man,' and 'Spinning Gears.')
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault and Suicidal thoughts
blomil's review against another edition
challenging
dark
slow-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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Bullying
Minor: Sexual assault
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