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m_a_j's review
challenging
dark
tense
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
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Suicide, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Death, Mental illness, and Death of parent
Minor: Body shaming, Sexual content, Violence, and War
srm's review against another edition
dark
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
A disturbing, fascinating, and brilliantly written account of an ill young acolyte at Japan's most famous temple in the years following WWII.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Mental illness, Death of parent, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Infidelity, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, and Pregnancy
itsnicholaslashay's review against another edition
challenging
dark
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide and Violence
piapoyopi's review against another edition
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Violence, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Incest