A review by mnstrtrckr
The Woman in the Dunes by Kōbō Abe

challenging dark tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

An interesting concept in a fascinating setting driven by an unlikable protagonist who narrates his helpless imprisonment
and eventual acquiescence
like a fever dream filled with longing and regret. I wish more time had been given over to the titular woman. Read it if you like metaphors that are painful to experience.
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