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A review by alexampersand
Autofiction by Hitomi Kanehara
4.0
The translation was a little awkward at times, and I think at times it tried to be a little deeper than it actually was. But the general writing style was enjoyable, and the almost stream of consciousness style writing was more engaging than other examples of it I've read.
The second chapter was a little distracting - it felt like there was no real progression (or regression) between the first and second time periods. But between the second and third, and third and fourth, there was a clear sense of the spiral of Rin's life and mental health.
I went for 4 stars rather than 3 because it isn't a literary masterpiece, and does have its faults, but was still a good and engaging read.
The second chapter was a little distracting - it felt like there was no real progression (or regression) between the first and second time periods. But between the second and third, and third and fourth, there was a clear sense of the spiral of Rin's life and mental health.
I went for 4 stars rather than 3 because it isn't a literary masterpiece, and does have its faults, but was still a good and engaging read.