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ichthusangel's review against another edition
challenging
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
I get why a lot of his OG fans didn't like this book at all. It's way too straight forward to be Murakami™, with not too many Murakami™ metaphors to exercise your brain nor elusive enough to give you brain fog. The only time sex is described graphically is when a 13 year old supposedly assaults a 31 year old. Apparently all women think about sex and bodies of men most of the time and guys are sexist bastards who too, only think about sex.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Sexual assault, Suicide, Lesbophobia, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Police brutality
greatu's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Cancer, Death, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Sexual content, Suicide, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Grief, Death of parent, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol
Moderate: Police brutality
Minor: Fire/Fire injury