A review by jaslouis
Beautiful Star by Yukio Mishima

challenging dark reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

An amazing book. Fans of Murakami will enjoy Mishima’s writing. I found myself wanting to read it constantly, wondering what was going to happen to the strange group of characters. Parts of it are very challenging but overall a truly wonderful and unique literary work.
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