Confessions of a Mask by Yukio Mishima

Confessions of a Mask

Yukio Mishima

224 pages • first pub 1949 (editions)

fiction classics lgbtqia+ reflective slow-paced

Description

The story of a man coming to terms with his homosexuality in traditional Japanese society has become a modern classic. Confessions of a Mask tells the story of Kochan, an adolescent boy tormented by his burgeoning attraction to men: he wants to b...

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Moods

reflective 89%
dark 60%
emotional 46%
sad 38%
challenging 25%
tense 15%
mysterious 7%
informative 6%
funny 3%
inspiring 3%
hopeful 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 53%
medium 41%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

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

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 28% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 53% | No: 30% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.86

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