yorozuya's review against another edition
- 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
4.25
There's some messed up bits in here I won't lie but the writing style is so smooth and the way these dark themes are explored are so intriguing! The way Murakami describes memories will definitely stay with me for a while to come, and so will that very first scene of nothing but a description of a forest and a well...
Graphic: Suicide, Dementia, Mental illness, Misogyny, Adult/minor relationship, Suicidal thoughts, Alcohol, Grief, Death, Toxic relationship, Suicide attempt, Infidelity, and Sexual content
minnie_xx's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Grief and Sexual content
Moderate: Alcohol, Death of parent, Dementia, Adult/minor relationship, and Lesbophobia
pixie_j2001's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Sexual assault, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Cursing, Death, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Suicide, Toxic friendship, Death of parent, Dementia, Grief, Mental illness, Rape, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship
paperandwax's review against another edition
- 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
4.5
Minor: Child death, Chronic illness, Death, Death of parent, Dementia, Grief, Infidelity, Medical content, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Self harm, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
beca_reads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Graphic: Alcohol, Death, Death of parent, Dementia, Grief, Mental illness, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Suicide
cehknight's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
Graphic: Suicide, Suicide attempt, Sexism, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Death, Death of parent, Dementia, Emotional abuse, and Mental illness
Minor: Adult/minor relationship and Medical content
mrsdalloway's review
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Cancer, Death, Dementia, Grief, Infidelity, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Terminal illness, and Toxic relationship