potatodel's review against another edition
4.0
Un livre vraiment étrange au rythme lent, avec l’impression d’une tension invisible qui augmente sans cesse ... Philosophiquement riche, il aborde les thèmes du « moi », de la nature, de la réalité, de la ville. Angoissant et fascinant.
bmart25's review
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
deadwolfbones's review
3.0
Cryptic, quiet, detached. So, basically everything I expected. Not a gripping read, but a thoughtful one.
mmcloe's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Wish I had paid more attention to this when I had to read it for class a few years ago. A very shiny reflection on neoliberal regret, urban ecology, and the necessity of constructing a future through imagination combined with community building. Something tells me Keizo Hino would have a fit with the internet.
calliejaneg's review
mysterious
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? It's complicated
3.0
pawlugrech's review
5.0
Dreamy and contemplative, this tale of a man finally awakening to passion after a life living according to society's expectations is beautiful in a way that is difficult to describe. The criticism of modern work culture and the greed fueling the construction industry are interwoven into the story masterfully.
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