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176 pages • first pub 1961 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241386705
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 04 April 2019
Description
Set in rural Japan shortly after World War II, The Frolic of the Beasts tells the story of a strange love triangle between a former university student, Koji; his would-be mentor, the eminent literary critic Ippei Kusakado; and Ippei's beautiful, e...
Community Reviews Summary of 297 reviews
Moods
reflective 57%
sad 40%
mysterious 36%
challenging 34%
emotional 34%
tense 32%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 30%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 68% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
No: 45% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 69% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 58% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 10% | It's complicated: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Domestic abuse, Child abuse, InfidelityModerate
Rape, Incest, ViolenceMinor
Drug use176 pages • first pub 1961 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241386705
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 04 April 2019
Description
Set in rural Japan shortly after World War II, The Frolic of the Beasts tells the story of a strange love triangle between a former university student, Koji; his would-be mentor, the eminent literary critic Ippei Kusakado; and Ippei's beautiful, e...
Community Reviews Summary of 297 reviews
Moods
reflective 57%
sad 40%
mysterious 36%
challenging 34%
emotional 34%
tense 32%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 30%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 68% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
No: 45% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 69% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 58% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 10% | It's complicated: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Domestic abuse, Child abuse, InfidelityModerate
Rape, Incest, ViolenceMinor
Drug use