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A review by jayb_213
The Gate by Natsume Sōseki
3.0
The first thought that came to my mind was that this is a story about “nothing.” Similar to the Seinfeld tv series of the 1900s but lacking the humor and set in early 20th century Japan.
The main character is a neurotic fellow that makes his way through life without much direction or courage. His indecisiveness and lack of purpose became too hard to read early in the book and was just boring. His love for his wife was touching but hardly worth the rest of the book.
You’d be better off reading Metamorphosis or Babbitt. Same idea but more entertaining.
The main character is a neurotic fellow that makes his way through life without much direction or courage. His indecisiveness and lack of purpose became too hard to read early in the book and was just boring. His love for his wife was touching but hardly worth the rest of the book.
You’d be better off reading Metamorphosis or Babbitt. Same idea but more entertaining.