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lauraazz's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.25
A story about war and it's unforgiving ways. A story about innocent victims and the ones who suffer the most, children. I've seen many think that Seita was selfish for deciding to move out of his aunt's house. But can we blame a child, because that's what he was? Can we fully put the blame on him for not making the best decision?
I've only recently watched the movie and it has become one of my favourites, although it devastated me and still does every time I see a scene or recall it. I think almost every day of Setsuko, of whom I became extremely attached.
The author's style (which translator tried to keep) was a bit hard to read, as it seemed he was almost rambling and the sentences were long and went on for almost half a page. I think this is where seeing the movie before reading the book helped me. I already knew the story, and the style although hard to read, made me imagine that Seita also had difficulty in finding his thoughts as weak as he was.
I've only recently watched the movie and it has become one of my favourites, although it devastated me and still does every time I see a scene or recall it. I think almost every day of Setsuko, of whom I became extremely attached.
The author's style (which translator tried to keep) was a bit hard to read, as it seemed he was almost rambling and the sentences were long and went on for almost half a page. I think this is where seeing the movie before reading the book helped me. I already knew the story, and the style although hard to read, made me imagine that Seita also had difficulty in finding his thoughts as weak as he was.
bede03's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
kris_reads4's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.5
sheesaw's review against another edition
dark
sad
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? No
3.0
aus's review against another edition
challenging
dark
informative
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
4.5
wextra's review against another edition
dark
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Absolutely mesmerizing tale of survival in the aftermath of World War II, this harrowing tale should bring anyone to pause who has thought ill of survivors and war orphans and their struggles. A really perfect story but definitely not for the faint of heart.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Incest, Excrement, Medical content, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, War, and Injury/Injury detail
juan_jose25's review against another edition
4.0
What a heart wrenching and heart breaking sad story
ddrcope's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0