403 pages • first pub 1951 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
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Language: English
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Description
From one of Japan's greatest modern writers comes an exquisitely disturbing novel of sexual combat and concealed passion, a work that distills beauty, longing, and loathing into an intoxicating poisoned cocktail. An aging, embittered novelist sets...
Community Reviews Summary of 197 reviews
Moods
challenging 58%
dark 52%
emotional 47%
sad 35%
tense 35%
mysterious 5%
Pace
medium 37%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 85% | A mix: 7% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 43% | No: 12%Loveable characters?
No: 52% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 17%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 14% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse
403 pages • first pub 1951 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
From one of Japan's greatest modern writers comes an exquisitely disturbing novel of sexual combat and concealed passion, a work that distills beauty, longing, and loathing into an intoxicating poisoned cocktail. An aging, embittered novelist sets...
Community Reviews Summary of 197 reviews
Moods
challenging 58%
dark 52%
emotional 47%
sad 35%
tense 35%
mysterious 5%
Pace
medium 37%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 85% | A mix: 7% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 43% | No: 12%Loveable characters?
No: 52% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 17%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 14% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse