Patriotism by Yukio Mishima

Patriotism

Yukio Mishima with Geoffrey W. Sargent (Translator)

57 pages first pub 1961 (editions)

fiction classics historical literary reflective slow-paced
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By now, Yukio Mishima s (1925-1970) dramatic demise through an act of seppuku after an inflammatory public speech has become the stuff of literary legend. With Patriotism, Mishima was able to give his heartwrenching patriotic idealism an immortal ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 359 reviews

Moods

dark 78%
emotional 54%
reflective 51%
tense 51%
sad 48%
challenging 29%
inspiring 5%
adventurous 2%
hopeful 2%
informative 2%
mysterious 2%

Pace

medium 41%
fast 32%
slow 26%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 72% | Plot: 13% | A mix: 9% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 78% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 4% | Yes: 4%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 38% | No: 26% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 78% | It's complicated: 8% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 52% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 8%

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3.95

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