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432 pages • first pub 1951 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141189567
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics (Penguin books)
Publication date: 19 November 2008
Description
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 305 reviews
Moods
dark 59%
challenging 46%
emotional 37%
sad 28%
tense 21%
mysterious 12%
funny 9%
relaxing 3%
Pace
medium 37%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 77% | A mix: 14% | Plot: 3% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 13%Loveable characters?
No: 46% | It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 53% | No: 38% | It's complicated: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 3% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Misogyny, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuseModerate
Homophobia, Sexual assaultMinor
Racism, Pregnancy432 pages • first pub 1951 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141189567
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics (Penguin books)
Publication date: 19 November 2008
Description
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 305 reviews
Moods
dark 59%
challenging 46%
emotional 37%
sad 28%
tense 21%
mysterious 12%
funny 9%
relaxing 3%
Pace
medium 37%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 77% | A mix: 14% | Plot: 3% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 13%Loveable characters?
No: 46% | It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 53% | No: 38% | It's complicated: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 3% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Misogyny, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuseModerate
Homophobia, Sexual assaultMinor
Racism, Pregnancy