Confessions of a Mask by Yukio Mishima

Confessions of a Mask

Yukio Mishima with Meredith Weatherby (Translator)

256 pages • first pub 1949 (editions)

fiction classics lgbtqia+ reflective slow-paced

Description

Confessions of a Mask tells the story of Kochan, an adolescent boy tormented by his burgeoning attraction to men: he wants to be "normal." Kochan is meek-bodied, and unable to participate in the more athletic activities of his classmates. He begin...

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Moods

reflective 89%
dark 61%
emotional 45%
sad 37%
challenging 25%
tense 14%
informative 7%
mysterious 7%
funny 3%
inspiring 3%
hopeful 1%

Pace

slow 54%
medium 40%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 94% | A mix: 3% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 49% | Yes: 28% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 54% | No: 30% | Yes: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.87

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