Patriotismo by Yukio Mishima

Patriotismo

Yukio Mishima

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fiction classics historical literary reflective slow-paced
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"Was it death he was now waiting for? Or a wild ecstasy of the senses?" For the young army officer of Yukio Mishima's seminal story, "Patriotism," death and ecstasy become intertwined. With his unique rigor and passion, Mishima hones in on the bod...

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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%

Average rating

3.95

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