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A review by sakisreads
Snow Country by Yasunari Kawabata
challenging
dark
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
I have often picked this book up in a bookshop and pondered over it, so when it was in my library I knew I had to give it a go! The Penguin cloth bound editions are also aesthetically pleasing, so I had to try it 😂
I’m afraid this book was not for me though. The first 50% was exciting and I was always curious as to where Shimamura and Yoko would take their relationship, but after that 50% I was disappointed. I find that often with classic writing, so maybe I need to move onto contemporary writing instead.
I am still giving it 2.5 out of 5 stars, because there were moments of good energy and excitement ✨ Thank you!
Content warnings included below 🥲
I’m afraid this book was not for me though. The first 50% was exciting and I was always curious as to where Shimamura and Yoko would take their relationship, but after that 50% I was disappointed. I find that often with classic writing, so maybe I need to move onto contemporary writing instead.
I am still giving it 2.5 out of 5 stars, because there were moments of good energy and excitement ✨ Thank you!
Content warnings included below 🥲
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship and Death