A review by ohlookitsbrooke
Naomi by Jun'ichirō Tanizaki

funny lighthearted reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

Horny men are so predictable, aren’t they? It’s crazy how a 100 year old Japanese novel commenting on the country’s fascination with Western culture can also nail the cliché of men with no self-respect worshipping youthful female beauty.

Thought exercise: Compare Naomi to the later novel Lolita. In what ways are the two books similar? In what ways are they starkly different?