Star by Yukio Mishima

Star

Yukio Mishima with Sam Bett (Translator)

96 pages first pub 1961 (editions)

fiction classics short stories dark reflective fast-paced
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All eyes are on Rikio. And he likes it, mostly. His fans cheer, screaming and yelling to attract his attention--they would kill for a moment alone with him. Finally the director sets up the shot, the camera begins to roll, someone yells "action"; ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 642 reviews

Moods

reflective 83%
dark 52%
emotional 16%
sad 13%
challenging 12%
funny 10%
mysterious 9%
tense 7%
adventurous 4%

Pace

fast 53%
medium 38%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 93% | A mix: 5% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 63% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.57

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