Thirst for Love by Yukio Mishima

Thirst for Love

Yukio Mishima with Alfred H. Marks (Translator)

200 pages • first pub 1950 (editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced
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After the early death of her philandering husband, Etsuko moves into her father-in-law's house, where she numbly submits to the old man's advances. But soon she finds herself in love with the young servant Saburo. Tormented by his indifference, ye...

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Community Reviews Summary of 598 reviews

Moods

dark 88%
reflective 50%
emotional 47%
tense 47%
sad 23%
challenging 22%
mysterious 21%
funny 3%

Pace

slow 54%
medium 32%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 87% | A mix: 11% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 44% | No: 32% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 73% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 56% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 2%

Average rating

3.47

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