Forbidden Colors by Alfred H. Marks, Yukio Mishima

Forbidden Colors

Alfred H. Marks, Yukio Mishima

403 pages • first pub 1951 (editions)

fiction classics lgbtqia+ literary reflective slow-paced
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From one of Japan's greatest modern writers comes an exquisitely disturbing novel of sexual combat and concealed passion, a work that distills beauty, longing, and loathing into an intoxicating poisoned cocktail. An aging, embittered novelist sets...

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Community Reviews Summary of 298 reviews

Moods

reflective 74%
dark 58%
challenging 45%
emotional 38%
sad 29%
tense 22%
mysterious 12%
funny 9%
relaxing 3%

Pace

slow 61%
medium 35%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 76% | A mix: 15% | N/A: 3% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

No: 48% | It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 56% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 3% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.72

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