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srm's review against another edition
dark
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
A disturbing, fascinating, and brilliantly written account of an ill young acolyte at Japan's most famous temple in the years following WWII.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Mental illness, Death of parent, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Infidelity, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, and Pregnancy
prophet_goddess's review against another edition
challenging
dark
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Mental illness, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, and Toxic friendship