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mondovertigo's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
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
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Death, Rape, and Pregnancy
Minor: Miscarriage and Abortion
novelyon's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- 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
5.0
One of the best books ever written. Enchi Fumiko's allusions to the Tale of Genji and subversion of classic Japanese literary tropes to empower female characters is masterful. This book will leave you thinking long after you've finished it!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity, Mental illness, Rape, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Child death, Death, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Blood, and Abortion
znvisser's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity, Mental illness, and Grief
Moderate: Death, Drug use, Miscarriage, and Rape