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threeyearsaway's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Infidelity and Mental illness
Moderate: Death
anvh_01's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I very much enjoyed reading this. I'm looking forward to read more of fumiko enchi's work. She's got a way with words that traps you very easily in the story. Definitely a very dark, mysterious yet reflective book about manipulation and vengeance.
Graphic: Abortion, Pregnancy, Misogyny, Infidelity, Grief, Gaslighting, and Death
Minor: Ableism
A Japanese classicnovelyon's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
One of the best books ever written. Enchi Fumiko's allusions to the Tale of Genji and subversion of classic Japanese literary tropes to empower female characters is masterful. This book will leave you thinking long after you've finished it!
Graphic: Infidelity, Mental illness, Pregnancy, and Rape
Moderate: Abortion, Blood, Child death, Death, Miscarriage, and Misogyny
meganmagicmusings's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Graphic: Misogyny
Moderate: Death
Minor: Abortion, Terminal illness, and Rape
znvisser's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Infidelity, Mental illness, and Grief
Moderate: Death, Drug use, Miscarriage, and Rape
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