No Longer Human by Osamu Dazai

No Longer Human

Osamu Dazai with mariana evies (Translator)

fiction classics literary dark reflective sad medium-paced

97 pages | first published 1958

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No longer human is one of the most famous novels in contemporary Japanese literature. It was published for the first time in 1948. Its controversial and brilliant author, Osamu Dazai, incorporated numerous episodes from his turbulent life into the...
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Summary of 9723 reviews

Moods

dark 91%
sad 69%
reflective 65%
emotional 48%
tense 27%
challenging 24%
mysterious 7%
funny 1%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 51%
slow 29%
fast 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 93% | A mix: 4% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 51% | No: 36% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 5% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 64% | N/A: 13% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 2%

Average rating

3.92

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