danast's review against another edition
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
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
3.75
probably my least favourite book of mieko’s, very slow paced and repetitive at times. but the last 30 or so pages felt like someone slapped me across the face like woah what’s with the change up.
nevertheless I still enjoyed and mayhaps cried once or twice while reading
nevertheless I still enjoyed and mayhaps cried once or twice while reading
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape
lozzo_bozo's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual violence, Sexism, Eating disorder, Rape, and Alcoholism
jlnjks's review against another edition
dark
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape
clotalksbooks's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Thought provoking, lyrical, and reflective. I found myself completely absorbed by its pages. Although I usually prefer more plot-driven books, this had an allusive quality that mesmerised me. I couldn't stop reading.
As someone who once dreamed of being a proof reader too, I found this aspect so interesting. I love reading so much though that it sounds like it is a good thing I did not make it in this career!
If you like books such as Cleopatra and Frankenstein I think you will enjoy this. It too handles some sensitive and personal topics, so keep that in mind.
As someone who once dreamed of being a proof reader too, I found this aspect so interesting. I love reading so much though that it sounds like it is a good thing I did not make it in this career!
If you like books such as Cleopatra and Frankenstein I think you will enjoy this. It too handles some sensitive and personal topics, so keep that in mind.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape
Minor: Blood
katrinky's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
slow-paced
3.5
this is one of those quiet, impressionistic books where there's very little plot to speak of, which means I won't remember very much about it, but I enjoyed reading it. the main character is a recluse, a proofreader in her mid-30s, trying to figure out how to be in the world. I have lots of this author's books on hold and wanted to start with one of the less-famous ones.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape
helenephoebe's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
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
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape and Alcoholism
marinettenicole's review against another edition
dark
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape and Alcoholism
sleepyriv's review against another edition
reflective
relaxing
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
nothing hits as close to my heart as japanese literature about loneliness. at only 20 i feel my life heading in the same direction as fuyuko’s. the melancholy quietness of her day to day, and finding comfort in someone n not knowing what to do with it. when mitsutsuka doesn’t show up on her birthday, i felt how painful that wld be, how hopeless the future wld feel knowing she’d be alone like that forever. maybe i shld make some more friends, but who’s to say it wld make any difference?
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Alcoholism, and Mental illness
Moderate: Vomit and Car accident
Minor: Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Toxic friendship
calydr's review against another edition
emotional
relaxing
sad
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
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault and Rape
clare26's review against another edition
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape