192 pages • first pub 1961 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099285199
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Classics
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The fictional journal of Utsugi, an elderly man of refined tastes, who is recovering from a stroke. He discovers that while his body is decaying, his libido still rages on - unwittingly sparked by the gentle, kindly attentions of his daughter-in-l...
Community Reviews Summary of 122 reviews
Moods
dark 50%
funny 30%
tense 30%
challenging 20%
informative 20%
emotional 10%
sad 10%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 90% | A mix: 9%Strong character development?
No: 72% | It's complicated: 27%Loveable characters?
No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 60% | Yes: 40%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual assault, Sexual harassment
192 pages • first pub 1961 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099285199
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Classics
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The fictional journal of Utsugi, an elderly man of refined tastes, who is recovering from a stroke. He discovers that while his body is decaying, his libido still rages on - unwittingly sparked by the gentle, kindly attentions of his daughter-in-l...
Community Reviews Summary of 122 reviews
Moods
dark 50%
funny 30%
tense 30%
challenging 20%
informative 20%
emotional 10%
sad 10%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 90% | A mix: 9%Strong character development?
No: 72% | It's complicated: 27%Loveable characters?
No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 60% | Yes: 40%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual assault, Sexual harassment