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mooon's review against another edition
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.5
A mean-spirited book that tends to gloss over character relationships in favor of business-like descriptions of motivations and actions. The main character has a tendency to point out contradictions of Meiji Japan from a non-historical, fetishistic PoV; her cunning ends up being bitter observation. Scenes of sexual assault and acts linger uncomfortably. Shies away from any observations of colonial Japan or the post-WWII occupation of Japan.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pedophilia, Sexual assault, and Sexual content
bri_lliantlybookishef669's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Sexism, Sexual assault, Trafficking, Death of parent, and War
grayscale08's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, and Sexual content
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Pedophilia, Blood, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Alcohol
fayewilsoon's review against another edition
dark
relaxing
slow-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Pedophilia and Sexual content