lissybeth91's review against another edition
dark
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
This is a very strange read, teetering just on the edge of total realism, and with no real explanation of the bizarre incidents. But it's an enjoyable story, in spite of (or perhaps because of) this. I enjoyed the tone, and the main characters were all likeable.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Injury/injury detail, Physical abuse, Trafficking, Blood, Misogyny, and Slavery
liquidjpeg's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- 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
3.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Misogyny
themadbloodstone's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
hopeful
mysterious
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? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Misogyny and Violence
manuelac's review
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Physical abuse, Sexism, and Misogyny
Minor: Trafficking and Death of parent
illiterate's review
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Injury/injury detail, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, and Trafficking
Minor: Drug use
dbuoih's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
0.25
Takahashi plays the shameless Murakami self insert. He knows how to calm Mari, a flat, child like young adult who has insecurities. He’s so smart and well spoken and deep, and she just receives it all. We’re never really prompted about Mari’s feelings. Generally, this book feels as if someone else tried to write in Murakami’s style. It is so distant from his normal mystic tone.
If you're looking for a Murakami, this ain't it.
If you're looking for a Murakami, this ain't it.
Content Warnings
Minor: Misogyny
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