200 pages • first pub 1939 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781937563622
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: One Peace Books
Publication date: 20 July 1939
Description
The novella that first propelled Dazai into the literary elite of post-war Japan. Essentially the start of Dazai's career, Schoolgirl gained notoriety for its ironic and inventive use of language. Now it illuminates the prevalent social structures...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,128 reviews
Moods
emotional 54%
sad 47%
dark 36%
challenging 11%
relaxing 9%
lighthearted 7%
mysterious 7%
tense 7%
funny 4%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 4%
adventurous 2%
informative 2%
Pace
fast 36%
slow 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 96% | N/A: 1% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
No: 52% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 30% | No: 22% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 67% | N/A: 19% | It's complicated: 6% | Yes: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Grief, Mental illness, Death of parentModerate
Misogyny, Sexism, Body shamingMinor
Animal cruelty, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts
200 pages • first pub 1939 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781937563622
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: One Peace Books
Publication date: 20 July 1939
Description
The novella that first propelled Dazai into the literary elite of post-war Japan. Essentially the start of Dazai's career, Schoolgirl gained notoriety for its ironic and inventive use of language. Now it illuminates the prevalent social structures...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,128 reviews
Moods
emotional 54%
sad 47%
dark 36%
challenging 11%
relaxing 9%
lighthearted 7%
mysterious 7%
tense 7%
funny 4%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 4%
adventurous 2%
informative 2%
Pace
fast 36%
slow 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 96% | N/A: 1% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
No: 52% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 30% | No: 22% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 67% | N/A: 19% | It's complicated: 6% | Yes: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Grief, Mental illness, Death of parentModerate
Misogyny, Sexism, Body shamingMinor
Animal cruelty, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts